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Life

Later years and dead

William Shakespeare retired in 1611 at the age of 47 and back to his hometown Stratford. After he retired,he continued to cooperate with younger playwrights on plays and enjoyed the company of his family and friends.

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He died on April 23, 1616 and buried in Holy Trinity Church. We don't know the cause of Shakespeare's death, but there's a theory that he died of fever.

  

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