The scientist, the singer, the comic book writer… and others who died in the past 12 months. Take a look at some of the famous faces no longer with us at the end of 2018.Professor Stephen HawkingBritish theoretical physicist and author, who battled motor neurone disease to become one of the finest and most popular scientists of his generation.”One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don’t throw it away.” – Professor Stephen HawkingRead more hereAretha FranklinKnown as the Queen of Soul, and an icon of the US civil rights movement, she possessed one of the most distinctive voices in popular music, embracing jazz, gospel, soul and rhythm and blues.”Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I’m using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I’m happy with that.”- Aretha FranklinRead more hereStan LeeAmerican creator of comic book superheroes Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Hulk, who transformed comic book art into a multi-million dollar…