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World’s famous physicist, Professor Stephen Hawking, dies at 76

Professor Stephen Hawking [Photo: Courtesy]

Professor Stephen Hawking , the celebrated theoretical physicist regarded as one of the most intelligent people the world has ever known, has died at the age of 76.

He died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday morning, his family has confirmed.

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