RIP to the coolest scientist, astronomer, mathematician, cosmologist and the most resilient human being of our time. Physically debilitated by ALS, Dr. Hawkins refused to allow his medical diagnosis to dim the light of his genius and we are all the better for it. This is a severe loss to mankind as we are now missing one of the brightest star in our constellation
For his contributions to our world, for his wit, for his resilience, for his hope, for his wisdom, for the life’s lesson that his life story represents to all of us, I am deeply and sincerely grateful. I remember sitting in awe watching, reading about, seeing him in newspapers, magazines, books, on Television in sitcoms and talk shows; a wheelchair bound, voice synthesizing force that would not be denied; not be quieted by a mere diagnosis; an inspiration to us all; a stellar example of the power of the human spirit.