death · Culture For Subscribers In today’s most popular shows, Shakespeare’s iconic characters live on By Brett Gamboa April 23, 2016 · 9:57 AM EDT · Updated January 16, 2025 12:11 AM · 4 min read read Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen Though Shakespeare's death didn't attract much attention in 1616, it's big news today. Though Shakespeare's death didn't attract much attention in 1616, it's big news today.… Advertisement Read Next Maura Healey Blocks Late-Term Abortion Law Suspension As Repeal Effort Advances Norfolk County DA Elect Vows To Review Karen Read Case, Weighs Sandra Birchmore Grand Jury Former Brandeis Transgender Athlete Joins Canadian Women’s College Track Team Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage Flips U.S. House Seat Red Amid Bluenami