Peter Shaffer, Tony & Oscar-Winning Writer of Equus & Amadeus, Dies at the Age of 90
Peter Shaffer, a Tony and Oscar winner whose works included Equus and Amadeus, died on June 6 at the age of 90. His death was confirmed to the Associated Press by his agent, Rupert Lord. Shaffer was visiting Ireland with his friends and family at the time of his passing. Shaffer was born in Liverpool on May 15, 1926 to Jack Shaffer, a realtor, and Reka Fredman Shaffer. At the age of 18, he worked in England’s …