Steven Hawking
Theoretical Physicist
Born: 1942
Died: n/a |
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Key scientific works have included providing, with Roger Penrose, theorems regarding singularities in the framework of general relativity, and the theoretical prediction that black holes should emit radiation. |
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His scientific career spans over 40 years and his books and public appearances have made him an academic celebrity. |
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Hawking has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a condition that has progressed over the years and has left him almost completely paralysed. |
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