LAUREL STAN: (1890-1965) English film comedian. A poignant T.L.S., Stan Laurel, one page, 8vo, Malibu, California, 15th August 1957, to George. Laurel thanks his correspondent for their card and kind sympathy, which was deeply appreciated, and continues 'The death of my dear partner was a sad blow to me, even tho' I had been notified the day before that the end was near. However, I think it was a blessing, he suffered a great deal & in pain these few weeks, so am happy in the thought that he was taken out of his misery. God bless him, am sure that is what he wished for.' Some light overall creasing, a small staple hole to the upper left corner and two small traces of former mounting to the upper edge of the verso, otherwise about VG Laurel's comedy partner Oliver Hardy (1892-1957) suffered several strokes in August 1957 and he slipped into a coma and died from cerebral thrombosis on 7th August 1957, at the age of 65. Laurel was inconsolable at the loss and his doctor advised against attending the funeral due to his own poor health.