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Later Life and Death

Shakespeare's later life and death marked the end of his theatrical career and his return to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Retirement
1612-1616
Shakespeare retires from the theatre and returns to live in Stratford-upon-Avon, where he works on new plays with his friend John Fletcher.
Death
1616
Shakespeare dies on April 23, 1616, on his 52nd birthday, and is buried in the Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon.