Adam Sandler Says Goodbye to Morris, the Alligator in 'Happy Gilmore'

With a moving message Adam Sandler pays tribute to an unusual co-star: Morris, the alligator from »Happy Gilmore«, died in old age.

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. 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. “Goodbye, Morris. We are all gonna miss you,” he captioned the post. “You could be hard on directors, …

Colorado celebrity alligator to be taxidermized to "continue to scare children for years to come"

By Spencer Wilson Click here for updates on this story     Colorado (KCNC) — Colorado recently lost a resident celebrity, an alligator named Morris, famous for several movies and shows, including “Happy Gilmore.” Now, his owner is paying tribute to the star so his legacy will live on. In one of the most scenic parts of the state lies Colorado Gators Reptile Park, home to alligators, tortoises, emus, cows and more. But the star of the show was Mo…

Adam Sandler Pays Tribute to ‘Happy Gilmore’ Gator Morris, Who Died at Age 80-Ish: ‘We Are All Gonna Miss You’

Adam Sandler is giving a tongue in cheek tribute to the late “Happy Gilmore” alligator Morris, who died at an estimated age of 80. In the iconic 1996 comedy, Morris infamously is confronted by Sandler’s golfing character Happy; Morris grabs a golf ball on the green, leading Happy to realize that it is the same gator who chomped on the hand of his mentor, Chubbs (Carl Weathers). “Goodbye, Morris. We are all gonna miss you,” Sandler tweeted after …

Later, alligator: Adam Sandler pens tribute to his reptilian ‘Happy Gilmore’ co-star

Adam Sandler has no crocodile tears for “Happy Gilmore” co-star Morris the alligator — he has fond jokes instead. The “Punch-Drunk Love” actor and comedian on Wednesday shared a playful tribute honoring his reptilian co-star who died Sunday of old age at a gator farm in southern Colorado. In the tribute, shared to Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), Sandler remembered the alligator’s time on the set of his quirky 1996 golf comedy. “We are all go…

Later, alligator: Adam Sandler pens tribute to his reptilian 'Happy Gilmore' co-star

'Happy Gilmore' star Adam Sandler shares a playful tribute honoring his reptilian co-star, Morris the alligator, who died Sunday of old age at a gator farm in southern Colorado.