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Stephen Hawking was a renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist known for his groundbreaking work on black holes, the nature of the universe, and his popular science books like "A Brief History of Time." Despite being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at a young age, which left him paralyzed and dependent on a wheelchair for most of his life, Hawking continued to make significant contributions to science. In 2007, he took a historic zero-gravity flight with the help of Zero Gravity Corporation to experience weightlessness, highlighting his remarkable spirit and passion for space.