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Stephen Hawking developed a respiratory illness called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in his early twenties, which gradually paralyzed him over the years. As the disease progressed, he required a tracheostomy to assist with breathing, which involved creating an opening in his neck. This procedure was necessary to help him manage his respiratory needs due to the muscle weakness caused by ALS.

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