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Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking was a British theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author. He was born on January 8th, 1942, in Oxford, England, and passed away on March 14th, 2018, in Cambridge, England.

Hawking made groundbreaking contributions to the study of black holes and the theory of quantum gravity. He was also known for his work on the Big Bang theory and the origins and evolution of the universe. His popular science book "A Brief History of Time" became an international bestseller and helped to make complex scientific ideas accessible to a wider audience.

Despite being diagnosed with a motor neuron disease at the age of 21, which gradually paralyzed him, Hawking continued to work and inspire scientists and the public alike until his passing. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Copley Medal, the Albert Einstein Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.