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Stephen Hawking dies at 76: A Brief History of (his) Time, his predictions

Stephen Hawking, physicist and author of A Brief History of Time passes away at 76, said his family members in a statement

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In this March 30, 2015 file photo, Professor Stephen Hawking poses for photographers upon arrival for the Interstellar Live show at the Royal Albert Hall in central London. Photo: PTI

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I'm not afraid of death, but I'm in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first. 

Stephen Hawking, one of the biggest stars of modern science, had once said this.

On Wednesday, Hawking passed away, aged 76. His family released a statement in the early hours of Wednesday, confirming his death at his home in Cambridge.

As reported by British media, Hawking’s children, Lucy, Robert and Tim said in a statement, “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today. He was a great scientist and an extraordinary