Tom Stoppard
Dead at 88 …
‘Shakespeare in Love’ Writer
Tom Stoppard — an Oscar and Tony-winning writer — has died … according to his talent agency.
Tom’s agency added that he will be remembered for his “wit, brilliance and humanity” as well as his love for the English language. United Agents did not reveal when he died or the cause of death.
Stoppard began his professional writing career by writing Radio plays in the early 1950s … before finishing his first play “A Walk on the Water” — later retitled “Enter a Free Man.”
His breakout play — “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” — premiered in 1966 … and landed him his first of five Best Play Tony Awards. He later directed the film version of the play, which stars Gary Oldman and Tim Roth.
Tom was 88.
