Sadly, by now, Mr. Hawking knows there is Heaven, there is an afterlife; and, yes, the devastating reality of the existence of God. Only a fool denies this.

Psalm 14:1-3

The fool has said in his heart,

“There is no God.”

They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds;

There is no one who does good.

The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men

to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God.

They have all turned aside,

together they have become corrupt;

There is no one who does good,

not even one.”