Tom Stoppard, who is best known for writing the Oscar-winning drama Shakespeare in Love , has sadly died at the age of 88.

A statement from United Agents confirming his passing read: " We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved client and friend, Tom Stoppard, has died peacefully at home in Dorset, surrounded by his family.

"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."

Away from Shakespeare in Love , the late writer was also known for plays like Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead , Jumpers and Leopoldstadt , the latter of which won both an Olivier and a Tony Award. The 88-year-old i

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