Tom Stoppard, celebrated British playwright, dies aged 88

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesNovember 29, 2025 at 07:56 PM

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British playwright Tom Stoppard, known for his intellectually stimulating and humorous plays, died at his home in Dorset, England, at the age of 88. United Agents announced that he passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Stoppard, born in Czechoslovakia in 1937, gained prominence with works like "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" and "Arcadia," and also won an Academy Award for his "Shakespeare in Love" screenplay. His distinctive style, often philosophical and scientific yet consistently funny, was dubbed "Stoppardian." Stoppard aimed to create engaging theater that stretched the minds of his audience while remaining entertaining.

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