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Morris the alligator, known for Happy Gilmore and other films, dies around age 80

Famous reptile had a memorable scene in the 1996 comedy with Adam Sandler, along with other movies and TV shows

Morris, a famous alligator known for his appearances in movies and TV shows, most notably the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore, has died at around 80 years old at the Colorado Gator Farm. Morris’ iconic confrontation with Sandler’s titular character in Happy Gilmore after he consumes a golfball is widely believed to be the alligator’s strongest on-screen performance. The Gator Farm, where Morris was cared for in his later years, announced plans to preserve his body through taxidermy, honoring his legacy and continuing to educate and entertain visitors.

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