Fellow scientists, politicians and others are remembering Stephen Hawking, the theoretical physicist who died early Wednesday at the age of 76.
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Others around the world are remembering Hawking for his lasting contributions to science, as well as his sense of humour.
Professor Stephen Hawking was a brilliant and extraordinary mind - one of the great scientists of his generation. His courage, humour and determination to get the most from life was an inspiration. His legacy will not be forgotten.
香蕉视频直播� Theresa May (@theresa_may)
His passing has left an intellectual vacuum in his wake. But it's not empty. Think of it as a kind of vacuum energy permeating the fabric of spacetime that defies measure. Stephen Hawking, RIP 1942-2018.
香蕉视频直播� Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson)
Acting Admin. Lightfoot on Stephen Hawking's passing: "Today, the world lost a giant among men, whose impact cannot be overstated... A longtime friend to NASA, Stephen...share[d] the excitement of discovery with all"
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香蕉视频直播� Satya Nadella (@satyanadella)
Sad news to wake up to here in the US. Pleased so many have recalled 's fabulously wicked sense of humour. My character Adrian in The Liar saw him, as I sometimes did, in the Cambridge University Library.
香蕉视频直播� Stephen Fry (@stephenfry)
RIP to one of our funniest guest stars
香蕉视频直播� Jonathan Frakes (@jonathansfrakes)
In loving memory of Stephen Hawking. It was an honor to have him on The . Thank you for inspiring us and the world.
香蕉视频直播� The Big Bang Theory (@bigbangtheory)
Farewell to Stephen Hawking, the most intelligent guest star in the brief history of The Simpsons
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