RIP Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking – who died aged 76 – battled motor neurone disease to become one of the most respected and best-known scientists of his age.

Today, we all lost a truly great person.

When I learned about Stephen Hawking’s passing on the radio today, I asked Siri how old he was. She answered:

Stephen Hawking died today at age 76.

I was of course saddened by the news of his death, but I was also surprised that Siri got the answer.