Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88

Sir Tom Stoppard, one of Britain’s best-known playwrights, has died at the age of 88, his representatives announced.

Sir Tom, who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his screenplay of Shakespeare In Love, “died peacefully at home in Dorset, surrounded by his family.”

His other stage credits included The Real Thing and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.

“He will be remembered for his work, his intelligence and humanity, his intelligence, his irreverence, his generous spirit and his deep love of the English language,” United Agents added.

“It was an honor to work with and know Tom.”

The playwright has captivated the hearts of audiences for over six decades with his works exploring philosophical and political themes.

He also wrote for film, television and radio. He adapted Leo Tolstoy’s novel Anna Karenina for the 2012 film starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law.

In 2020, he published a new semi-autobiographical work called Leopoldstadt, set in the Jewish quarter of Vienna in the early 20th century. The work later earned him an Olivier award for best new play and won four Tony awards.

Born in Czechoslovakia, Tomas Straussler fled his home during the Nazi occupation and took refuge in Britain.