The world is in shock, we just lost one of the most important minds of all time. Professor Stephen William Hawking has died at 76 years of age.
So far no longer details about the reason for his death, it is only known that "died peacefully at home during the early hours of this morning in Cambridge, England," according to the statements of a family spokesman.
Stephen Hawking was born on January 8, 1942 in the United Kingdom and quickly became one of the most important and influential figures in the world of science. Professor Hawking is recognized as a theoretical physicist, astrophysicist, cosmologist and as one of the greatest scientific disseminators of our times, who is responsible for shaping modern science and inspiring millions of people.
Among his achievements and recognitions, his twelve honoris causa doctorates stand out, his recognition as part of the Order of the British Empire, as well as a Prince of Asturias Award for Concord. In addition, he was a member of the Royal Society of London, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences of the United States.
As we know, Professor Hawking was paralyzed due to a motor neuron disease related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This led him to live a large part of his life in a chair and to communicate through a digital voice generator device, which in the end would become one of his most particular and recognized signs in the world.
His theories, his controversial statements and opinions always gave him something to talk about, and until the last moment he was present in the daily news.
Without a doubt an irreparable loss. Forever teacher.