• British playwright Tom Stoppard has died at the age of 88, surrounded by family.
• He was known for acclaimed works like "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" and "Shakespeare in Love."
• Stoppard received numerous accolades, including three Olivier Awards and five Tony Awards.
• Tributes from figures like King Charles III and Mick Jagger highlight his significant impact on theatre.
• Stoppard's legacy includes his exploration of complex themes through humor and intellect.

Tom Stoppard, one of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights, has died at the age of 88, his agency United Agents announced. The talent agency stated that Stoppard passed away peacefully at his home in Dorset, surrounded by his family, and will be remembered for his profound contributions to theatre and the literary world, characterized by his "brilliance and humanity" according to BBC, Los Angeles Times, and Channel News Asia.

Known for his distinctive combination of humor and philosophical depth, Stoppard's breakout play, "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead," established him as a significant voice in literature during the 1960s. Throughout his career, he explored a range of themes including identity, history, and human relations, as noted by South China Morning Post and Al Jazeera. His Oscar-winning screenplay for "Shakespeare in Love" further solidified his position, garnering seven Academy Awards in 1999.

Throughout his career, Stoppard amassed numerous accolades including three Olivier Awards and five Tony Awards for best play. His outstanding body of work has been described as "majestic" by industry peers, with tributes expressing his immense impact on theatre and film, as stated by Le Monde and Reuters.

The news of his passing prompted tributes from figures like King Charles III, who hailed him as one of Britain's greatest writers, and Mick Jagger, who deemed him his favorite playwright, underscoring the broad admiration for Stoppard's sharp wit and engaging storytelling, according to BBC and India Times.