may the god of science rest in peace
edit: did you guys seriously have to derail this whole thread into drama? apparently, posting condolences for someone is just like a giant conspiracy where redditors try to gain free karma. yes, i know who stephen hawking is, but even if i barely knew him it doesn't mean that i can't be respectful. you trolls need to cut it out, trying to make le epic humor out of someone that died isn't funny.