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Adam Sandler Mourns Death Of ‘Happy Gilmore’ Alligator Co-Star


As the stars of 'Happy Gilmore' reunite for a long overdue sequel, Adam Sandler is paying tribute to one original cast member.

Adam Sandler in 'Happy Gilmore' (1996)Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection The 2x Golden Globe nominee mourned the death of his alligator co-star Morris, who played the titular character’s nemesis in the 1996 golf comedy, on Wednesday with a sweet tribute to the reptilian actor on Instagram. In Happy Gilmore, Sandler’s short-tempered golfer decapitates the gator with a golf club to retrieve his coach Chubbs’ (Carl Weathers) severed hand. Additionally, the cast includes Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Nick Swardson, Benny Safdie Scott Mescudi, pro wrestler Jacob Friedman and Travis Kelce.

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