The remains of famed theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking were laid to rest at Westminster Abbey in London, near the graves of Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and dignitaries, with tributes paid to Hawking's remarkable life and contributions to science. A speech by actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who portrayed Hawking in a BBC drama, honored his legacy. A speech containing Hawking's message of unity and peace was broadcast to a nearby black hole by the European Space Agency as part of the service.