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What honorary award did Stan Laurel receive for his work in comedy?

  • Emmys Life Achievement Award

  • Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award

  • SAG Life Achievement Award

  • An Academy Honorary Award

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In 1956, Stan Laurel was honored with an Academy Honorary Award for his work in comedy. The award was presented to him by Bob Hope, who said, "There is nothing in the dictionary to describe Stan Laurel, because he is not a human being." Laurel, who was 80 years old at the time, said in his acceptance speech, "I've never been so honored. I am deeply grateful."
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