Morris, the alligator in 'Happy Gilmore,' dies at over 80 years old

Happy Gilmore alligator Morris dies of old age at farm in Colorado

AN alligator that appeared in numerous television shows and films over about three decades, most notably the 1996 Adam Sandler golf comedy Happy Gilmore, has died at a gator farm in southern Colorado. Read full story

Alligator that starred in 'Happy Gilmore' dies of old age in southern Colorado

The Colorado Gator Farm said in a Facebook post Morris the alligator was at least 80 years old when he died.

Adam Sandler Shares Sweet And Funny Tribute To 'Happy Gilmore' Alligator After His Death From Old Age

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Morris, beloved by many for his 30 years in show business in a wide variety of TV shows and movies. The famous alligator retired in 2006 to the Colorado Gator Farm, where he lived out the rest of his 80 or more years. On Facebook, the Colorado Gator Farm shared a tribute as Morris's caretaker, Jay Young, comforted him in his final moments. Tearfully, Young shared: "I'm sad to report that Mo…

‘Happy Gilmore’ alligator, Morris, dies

The gator that starred in such films as “Happy Gilmore” has died at the age of at least 80 years old.

Alligator That Starred in ‘Happy Gilmore’ Dies of Old Age

Adam Sandler paid tribute to a toothy co-star, the alligator that appeared in his hit film “Happy Gilmore,” which died Sunday from old age.  The reptile, which was over 80 years old, had audiences in hysterics when it nearly sabotaged the Tour Championship chances of Sandler’s character in the comedy. “Goodbye, Morris. We are all gonna miss you,” Sandler wrote on Wednesday on social media. “You could be hard on directors, make-up artists, costum…

Alligator That Starred in 'Happy Gilmore' Dies of Old Age

The reptile, which was over 80 years old when it died, had audiences in hysterics when it nearly sabotaged the Tour Championship chances of Sandler's character in the classic comedy.