File photo of Physicist Stephen Hawking.

World renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76.

世界著名物理学家史蒂芬·霍金去世，享年76岁。

He died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday, his family said.

他的家人表示，霍金于14日凌晨在剑桥的家中离世。

In a statement his children, Lucy, Robert and Tim, said: "We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today.

霍金的子女露西、罗伯特和提姆在声明中表示：“我们深爱的父亲今天去世了，我们深感悲痛。”

"He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years."

“他是一位伟大的科学家，一个非凡的人，他的工作和遗产将会流传多年。”

They praised his "courage and persistence" and said his "brilliance and humour" inspired people across the world.

“他的勇气和坚韧，以及他的才华和幽默激发全世界的民众。”

"He once said, 'It would not be much of a universe if it wasn't home to the people you love.' We will miss him forever."

“他曾经说过，‘如果宇宙不是你爱的人的家园，那也就不算什么宇宙。’我们会永远想念他。”

他曾经客串过的《生活大爆炸》剧组发推特缅怀：

深切缅怀史蒂芬·霍金。有幸请到他在《生活大爆炸》中出镜。谢谢你激励了我们和全世界。