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flag Tom Stoppard, acclaimed British playwright and Oscar winner, died at 88.

flag British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for "Shakespeare in Love," has died at 88. flag He passed peacefully at his home in Dorset, surrounded by family, according to his agents. flag Known for intellectual depth, linguistic mastery, and wit, Stoppard authored influential plays like "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead," "Arcadia," and "Leopoldstadt," earning multiple Tony Awards and global acclaim. flag Born in Czechoslovakia, he fled Nazi persecution as a child and built a literary legacy exploring philosophy, history, and identity. flag Tributes from artists and leaders, including King Charles III, honored his enduring impact on theater and film.

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