United Kingdom, Nov. 29 -- Sir Tom Stoppard has died at the age of 88.

The legendary playwright - who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the screenplay for Shakespeare in Love - passed away "peacefully at home in Dorset", South West England, United Agents said in a statement on Saturday (29.11.25).

The statement added: "He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language.

"It was an honour to work with Tom and to know him."

Tributes have poured in for the five-time Tony Award-winning star - also known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, and Arcadia.

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