Stephen Hawking Fast Facts

Stephen Hawking Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of renowned theoretical physicist, cosmologist, astronomer and mathematician, Stephen

How did Stephen Hawking survive so long despite having ALS?

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. According to the ALS Association, the average survival time following diagnosis is about three years. However, Stephen