The World Pays Tribute To Stephen Hawking
Tributes from around the world have been pouring in for Stephen Hawking, the renowned British physicist and author of A Brief History of Time who has died at the age of 76.
His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully at his home in Cambridge, where Hawking was a Fellow at Gonville & Caius College for over 50 years. The university said the college flag will fly at half mast today.
"Professor Hawking was a unique individual who will be remembered with warmth and affection not only in Cambridge but all over the world," Professor Stephen Toope, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, said. "His exceptional contributions to scientific knowledge and the popularisation of science and mathematics have left an indelible legacy. His character was an inspiration to millions. He will be much missed."
See some of the world leaders, celebrities and scientists who have been honouring Hawking below:
Tim Peake
He inspired generations to look beyond our own blue planet and expand our understanding of the universe. His personality and genius will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with his family.
BBC News - Stephen Hawking dies aged 76 https://t.co/YOuoA6rfzP- Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) March 14, 2018
Cambridge University
"Look up at the stars and not down at your feet" - Professor Stephen Hawking
1942-2018 https://t.co/h8uWznhEpb pic.twitter.com/RVeQx2BTxP- Cambridge University (@Cambridge_Uni) March 14, 2018
NASA
Remembering Stephen Hawking, a renowned physicist and ambassador of science. His theories unlocked a universe of possibilities that we & the world are exploring. May you keep flying like superman in microgravity, as you said to astronauts on @Space_Station in 2014 pic.twitter.com/FeR4fd2zZ5
- NASA (@NASA) March 14, 2018
Professor Brian Cox
Sad to hear about Stephen Hawking. What a remarkable life. His contributions to science will be used as long as there are scientists, and there are many more scientists because of him. He spoke about the value and fragility of human life and civilisation and greatly enhanced both
- Brian Cox (@ProfBrianCox) March 14, 2018
The Planetary Society
Goodbye, Dr. Hawking. Thank you for sharing your beautiful mind with this pale blue dot. pic.twitter.com/7XIHFBjo3z
- Planetary Society (@exploreplanets) March 14, 2018
Theresa May
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.
- Theresa May (@theresa_may) March 14, 2018
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
Professor Stephen Hawking was an outstanding scientist and academic. His grit and tenacity inspired people all over the world. His demise is anguishing. Professor Hawking’s pioneering work made our world a better place. May his soul rest in peace.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 14, 2018
Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist
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. pic.twitter.com/nAanMySqkt
- Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) March 14, 2018
The Big Bang Theory
In loving memory of Stephen Hawking. It was an honor to have him on The #BigBangTheory. Thank you for inspiring us and the world. pic.twitter.com/9rWoYqIToy
- The Big Bang Theory (@bigbangtheory) March 14, 2018
Piers Morgan
RIP Professor Stephen Hawking, 76.
The world’s most brilliant man, and someone who never stopped wondering ‘Why?’
This hangs on the wall outside his office at Cambridge University.
It says it all.
What a life, what a genius. pic.twitter.com/jDWXqoxCqV- Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) March 14, 2018
Stephen Merchant
Once had privilege of meeting genius Stephen Hawking. We had so much in common. Same first name. Both been in The Big Bang Theory. So much.
- Stephen Merchant (@StephenMerchant) March 14, 2018
Jonathan Ross
RIP Stephen Hawking. The world just dropped a lot of IQ points. And, he was a fun person. Very sad news.
- Jonathan Ross (@wossy) March 14, 2018
Foo Fighters
"Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet" - RIP Stephen Hawking you fucking legend.
- Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 14, 2018
