
1942 – 2018
Stephen Hawking was a physicist who studied black holes and the origins of the universe, becoming one of the most famous scientists of his time. He was diagnosed with a disease that slowly took away his ability to move and speak, so he used a special computer voice to keep sharing his ideas. He wrote A Brief History of Time, a bestselling book that helped everyday people understand the universe.
“Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.”