English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author
January 8, 1942 - March 14, 2018
Stephen Hawking was a visionary theoretical physicist in the field of general relativity and the theory of 'black holes.' He wrote A Brief History of Time about the nature of the universe. In 1999, he received the Julius Lilienfeld Prize. The popular feature film "The Theory of Everything, starring Eddie Redmayne, was made about his life. He was known not only for his brilliance but his sense of humor. He passed away on March 14, 2018. My Hero celebrates his life, and for his gift of being able to explain to the public the mysteries of the universe.
From the MY HERO Community - Inspired by Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking is a scientist hero who has overcome his physical disabilities to become a world astrophysicist whose ideas are studied and accepted by many people
The brilliant physicist depicted with his computer generated voice machine by a student from Nevada
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April 12, 2016. AP article reprinted with permission.
The Theory of Everything is a unique opportunity to explore the cosmos with the greatest mind since Einstein.
Stephen Hawking
The Official Website | The Stephen Hawking Foundation
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