Lost An Invincible Superhero, Rues Twitter Over Hawking’s Death

“Thank you for trying so hard to understand us and why we’re here on this lonely rock,” said people on Twitter.

"We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special."

It breaks our heart to think that we’ve just lost a mind perceptive enough to make us realise all of the above. On Wednesday, British astrophysicist and renowned scientist Stephen Hawking passed away at the age of 76.

Since Hawking needs no introduction, here’s a quick look at the reactions that immediately poured in:

He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humour inspired people across the world. He once said: ‘It would not be much of a universe if it wasn’t home to the people you love.’ We will miss him forever.

His children Lucy, Robert and Tim

Hope You're Out Ripping Through the Stars Free as a Bird...

Professor Stephen Hawking was an outstanding scientist and academic. His grit and tenacity inspired people all over the world. His demise is anguishing. Professor Hawking’s pioneering work made our world a better place. May his soul rest in peace.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 14, 2018

In loving memory of Stephen Hawking. It was an honor to have him on The #BigBangTheory. Thank you for inspiring us and the world. pic.twitter.com/9rWoYqIToy

— The Big Bang Theory (@bigbangtheory) March 14, 2018

Remembering Stephen Hawking, a renowned physicist and ambassador of science. His theories unlocked a universe of possibilities that we & the world are exploring. May you keep flying like superman in microgravity, as you said to astronauts on @Space_Station in 2014 pic.twitter.com/FeR4fd2zZ5

— NASA (@NASA) March 14, 2018

RIP #StephenHawking. Our universe and world wouldn't make any sense without you. Hope you're out ripping through the stars free as a bird. pic.twitter.com/SNKnzNixfg

— Andy Best (@_AndyBest) March 14, 2018

I tweeted this pic a few months ago. I said there must be something special about 8 January as four amazing people were born on that day. At the time Stephen Hawking was the only one left. So sad that's no longer the case #stephenhawking #RIPStephenHawking pic.twitter.com/1tHYgT3fi0

— ElizabethJB (@ElizabethJBond) March 14, 2018

You Shall Be Remembered, Always.

"If human life were long enough to find the ultimate theory, everything would have been solved by previous generations. Nothing would be left to be discovered."
We'll miss you, Stephen Hawking (1942-2018)

— Andrew Rader (@marsrader) March 14, 2018

We have lost a colossal mind and a wonderful spirit. Rest in peace, Stephen Hawking. https://t.co/ectv7r4UIm

— Tim Berners-Lee (@timberners_lee) March 14, 2018

Y’all Stephen Hawking just passed away what the hell. He was supposed to be the first person we were gonna make immortal :( rip to one of the greatest minds in history

— Daniel Lytton (@xDANSTERSx) March 14, 2018

Disability is Never ‘Inability’...

RIP Stephen Hawking, thanks for pushing us forward. pic.twitter.com/CWXvan4Vfi

— RAC (@racslife_) March 14, 2018

Stephen Hawking...

A testament that disability is not “inability” and that people with disabilities can achieve anything they set their minds to.

— Nyle DiMarco (@NyleDiMarco) March 14, 2018

Just heard Stephen Hawking died... the universe already seemed so vast and terrifying but without his mind we seem even smaller somehow. What a terrible loss.

— Ryan McCartan (@ryanmccartan) March 14, 2018

The nature of Stephen Hawking's disease always made him feel somehow invincible or like a superhero to me as a kid, which makes his passing harder in some ways.

But superheroes never really die ⭐

— Mitchell Moffit (@mitchellmoffit) March 14, 2018

'Remember to look up at the stars and not at your feet..'
Stephen Hawking.

Rest In Peace.

Thank you for trying so hard to understand us and why we're here on this lonely rock.

I'm so glad you finally found the answer.

— Bjorn Gillies (@BuriedGarden) March 14, 2018