(CNN) Legendary playwright Edward Albee, widely considered one of the greats of his generation, has died at the age of 88, according to his personal assistant Jakob Holder. Albee died after a short illness, according to Holder. It was after that play that Albee began drawing comparisons to the likes of August Wilson, Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams. #RIP Edward Albee & THANK YOU for sharing your genius with we mortals. — Adina Porter (@AdinaPorter) September 17, 2016Adina Porter wrote on Twitter: "Edward Albee & THANK YOU for sharing your genius with we mortals.

Source: CNN September 17, 2016 00:46 UTC