BREAKING NEWS: Stephen Hawking dies at age 76

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       Breaking News                   March 13, 2018           Famed physicist Stephen Hawking dies     A family spokesperson says British physicist Stephen Hawking has died at age 76. The best-known theoretical physicist of his time, Hawking wrote so lucidly of the mysteries of space, time and black holes that his book, 'A Brief History of Time,' became an international bestseller.           Read More             Support journalism. Support democracy. Get daily insights into stories that resonate throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Click here for current San Francisco Chronicle subscription offers.           Connect     Facebook     Twitter     Pinterest     Google+   About   Privacy Policy   Terms of Use         901 Mission St San Francisco CA 94103 ©2018 Hearst Communications, Inc.