If you wanted to, I'm sure he wouldn't hold it against you.
"I believe the universe is governed by the laws of science. The laws may have been decreed by God, but God does not intervene to break the laws."
-Stephen Hawking, Reuters
Yeah, don't think he'd hold it against you. Though given the above, I doubt he'd think it'd make a difference.
It's good to hear he's getting better
What's with all the negativity and the "RIPs." Dude's still alive and kicking.
EDIT: Just posted a positive article on his recovery, but noticed it was already posted above.