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Stephen Hawking (1942–2018) was a British theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author known for his groundbreaking work on black holes, general relativity, and quantum mechanics. Despite being diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21, which gradually left him almost entirely paralyzed, he continued to make profound contributions to science, particularly his discovery that black holes emit radiation, now known as Hawking radiation. His best-selling book, A Brief History of Time, made complex scientific ideas accessible to the public, cementing his status as a leading science communicator. Hawking's resilience, intellect, and contributions to cosmology made him one of the most influential scientists of the modern era.