'One of our greatest writers': King leads tributes to Sir Tom Stoppard

Published: 11/30/2025
'One of our greatest writers': King leads tributes to Sir Tom Stoppard
Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla leading tributes, calling him "one of our greatest writers." Sir Tom, renowned for works like "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead," "The Real Thing," and the Oscar-winning "Shakespeare In Love," passed away surrounded by his family in Dorset. The playwright, honored with numerous awards including a knighthood for his services to literature, was acclaimed for his exploration of philosophical and political themes in his six-decade career.