Exploring the Life and Legacy of Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, at the age of 21. Despite being given only a few years to live, he lived for more than 50 years with the disease. He became increasingly paralyzed over the years, but he continued to work and make groundbreaking contributions to science. His physical condition also encouraged him to develop new ways to communicate and interact with others.