6 Memorable Cultural Moments Inspired by Stephen Hawking The British theoretical physicist, who has died age 76, was the subject of films, made cameos on TV shows and featured in songs and works of opera. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Peter Sands Named Head of Global Disease-Fighting AgencyStudy Finds Competing Opioid Treatments Have Similar OutcomesGATES TO HELL? Scientists take stunning images of mysterious structures found on VOLCANOESRISE OF THE ROBOTS: Bill Gates defends AI technology after Hawking issues dire warningWhy China Wants to Lead on Climate, but Clings to Coal (for Now)When is the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch? Elon Musk to fire secret Zuma payload into space