Stephen Hawking 1942–2018, An Obituary-Tribute

Stephen William Hawking (1942–2018) died on March 14, 2018) (Albert Einstein’s birthday) at the age of 78 after years of fighting the incurable disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lew Gehrig’s disease). His earlier research transformed the understanding of Einstein’s theory of gravitation (general relativity). He later became a successful science popularizer, whose courage and determination in the face of his disability inspired millions.