Stephen Hawking Died Due to Reaction 14 March, 2018.LONDON: Stephen Hawking, who sought to explain some of the most complicated questions of life while working under the shadow of a likely premature death, passes away at 76.
Following is the reaction to the death of one of the brightest stars of modern science:
* His children Lucy, Robert and Tim:“He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world. He once said: ‘It would not be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the people you love.’ We will miss him forever.”
- Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web:
“We have lost a colossal mind and a wonderful spirit. Rest in peace, Stephen Hawking.”
- Professor Stephen Toope, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge:
“Professor Hawking was a unique individual who will be remembered with warmth and affection not only in Cambridge but all over the world. His exceptional contributions to scientific knowledge and the popularization of science and mathematics have left an indelible legacy. His character was an inspiration to millions. He will be much missed.”
- Professor Lord Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal, Fellow of Trinity College, and Emeritus Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics at the University of Cambridge: