Stephen Hawking dies aged 76

[Marshall]

"The British physicist was known for his work with black holes and relativity, and wrote several popular science books including A Brief History of Time.

"We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today," a family statement said."
[bbc.com...]

[Shepherd]

“We have this one life to appreciate the grand design of the universe, and for that, I am extremely grateful.” Stephen Hawking

[keyplyr]

I really enjoyed his book on anti-gravity. I couldn't put it down.

[engine]

Besides his expertise we all know about, he also had a great sense of humour, so keyplyrs comment would sit nicely with him.

We can all learn a lot from some of his down-to-earth message (pun intended). "Look up at the stars and not down at your feet" - Professor Stephen Hawking

[Essex_boy]

Saw him once in the court yards of Gonville and Caius college, Cambridge, must be about 20 years ago now, great loss

[TravisDGarrett]

He'll remain a model and a source of inspirations for generations and generations.