British playwright Tom Stoppard has died at the age of 88.

The Oscar-winning writer behind 1998's "Shakespeare in Love" died peacefully at his home in Dorset, England, his agents confirmed in a statement Saturday, Nov. 29.

"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," his agents said in a statement.

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