On this day in 1961, comedian Stan Laurel died at age 74, eight years after the death of his long-time comedy partner, Oliver Hardy. Laurel and Hardy made more than 100 films together, 27 of them feature length, during their three decades working together. After Hardy’s death, Laurel vowed never to perform again. He continued to write comedy sketches until his death.

(With thanks to History.com)