Sir Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar for the screenplay for Shakespeare in Love has died 'peacefully' aged 88, his agents said in a statement Playwriting legend Sir Tom Stoppard has died at the age of 88 (Image: AFP)

Legendary Oscar-winning screenwriter and playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died aged 88 . The notice was confirmed by his agents in a statement.

Sir Tom, who won an Oscar for the screenplay for hit 1998 film Shakespeare in Love, died 'peacefully at home', according to United Agents. He is now survived by his wife Sabrina and his four children.

His agency paid a heartbreaking tribute to him , citing him for his brilliance in the field of theatre and playwriting. The full statement read: "He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and fo

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