Physicist Stephen Hawking dies aged 76

Physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76, a spokesman for his family has said.

The Briton was known for his ground-breaking work with black holes and relativity, and was the author of several popular science books including A Brief History of Time.

In a statement his children said: "He was a great scientist... whose work and legacy will live on for many years.

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