"Wm. Gillette, Author-Star, Dies at 81; One of the Wealthiest Actors"
May 5, 1937 · pg. 62:2
New York Times (US)
"William Gillette, Actor, Dead at 81; Director and Playwright Had Gained Chief Fame in Role of Sherlock Holmes; Was Still on Tour at 80; Made First Stage Appearance in 1875 and His Last in 1936 in New York"