Friday, 28 May 2021 08:51 AM MYT British physicist Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous people to have ALS, and his five-decade battle against it was an extraordinary exception. — AFP pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. LONDON, May 28 ― Papers and a diverse range of personal items belonging to the late British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking have been acquired by Cambridge University and a UK museum group. Under an agreement between Cambridge University Library, the Science Museum Group and the UK government, the entire contents of the world-renowned scientist's office and archive will be preserved for future generations.