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Stephen Hawking, one of the most brilliant people to ever grace the earth died today on March 14th, 2018 at the age of 76. The British theoretical physicist struggled with a debilitating disease but still managed to publish popular books probing the mysteries of the universe. He was a cosmetologist, astronomer, mathematician and an author of numerous best selling books. One of his most notable works is “A Brief History of Time” which sold more than 10 million copies. He created and refined theories to conclude space and time would begin with the Big Bang and end in black holes. Without Stephen Hawking, we would not have a complete understanding of the world today.

Although his death was shocking and sad, he lived for far longer than he thought. He was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease in 1963 also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease which is usually fatal in a few years. But despite his diagnosis, he lived until the age of 76. I think this is a sign that he was meant to be on this planet to share the wisdom that he was meant to give to the world. He changed the world and recreated our view on it, all while battling for his life. It was not an accident that he lived for this long.

It was unfortunate he had to die on Pi day (March 14th), but the world has a way of sending us signs. He was truly a God among men and he will forever be remembered.

People took to Twitter to give their condolences:

Rest in Peace Stephen Hawking you truly changed the world.

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