Tom Stoppard, acclaimed playwright of ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern,’ dies at 87 Posted by NOWlej | Nov 29, 2025 | Israel NOWlej | 0 | Tom Stoppard, the playwright who fused wit, philosophy, and emotional depth in works from Arcadia to Leopoldstadt, has died at 87, ending an extraordinary chapter in modern theater.. Read More in Israel NOWlej.