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mark occomore
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 Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:33 pm Post subject: Professor Stephen Hawkings Seriously ill |
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| Quote: | Leading scientist Stephen Hawking is "very ill" in hospital, his employer Cambridge University has said.
A spokesman said Professor Hawking was undergoing tests at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
The spokesman said the 67-year-old, who has motor neurone disease, had "been unwell for a couple of weeks".
Prof Hawking has worked at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at Cambridge University for more than 30 years.
Prof Hawking, who speaks with the aid of a voice synthesiser, has three children and one grandchild.
He became a CBE in 1982 and a Companion of Honour in 1989.
Prof Peter Haynes, head of the University's Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, said: "Professor Hawking is a remarkable colleague.
"We all hope he will be amongst us again soon."
Prof Hawking called off an appearance at Arizona State University on 6 April because of his illness.
Last year, it was announced he would be stepping down as the university's Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the end of this academic year.
It is policy for holders of the title to retire at 67.
However, Prof Hawking said he intended to continue working as Emeritus Lucasian Professor of Mathematics. |
Wish him well. |
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colby
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| Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Professor Stephen Hawkings Seriously ill |
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| mark occomore wrote: | | Wish him well. |
I will Mark.
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Briant
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| Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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'I will Mark.' 
PS I've always meant to read his book but I haven't had the time yet!  |
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Toggy
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| Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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| At least he is in a good hospital, best wishes to him, I often see him around town, hope he will be ok. |
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