How Adam Sandler Paid Tribute to Late Cameron Boyce in Happy Gilmore 2
Adam Sandler will always keep Cameron Boyce close to his heart.
Six years after the Disney Channel actor—who costarred as the comedian's onscreen son in the Grown Ups franchise—died in his sleep, Sandler included a sweet nod to Boyce in his latest film Happy Gilmore 2.
As eagle-eyed fans pointed out, in one scene of the movie released on July 25, Boyce appears on a TV within the background while a character works the check-in booth. Some have speculated the footage playing stems from an episode of the Disney Channel show, Jessie.
'Adam Sandler including Cameron Boyce in #HappyGilmore2 as a cameo is so heartwarming,' one social media user shared on X. "He really loved that kid and i'm so glad he keeps his memory alive.' Another added, 'Adam Sandler honoring Cameron Boyce in Happy Gilmore 2 melts my heart.'
This isn't the first time that Sandler has paid tribute to the Descendants star. In fact, the 58-year-old included a touching message within the credits scene of his 2020 Netflix film Hubie Halloween.
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"In loving memory of CAMERON BOYCE," the tribute, alongside of a photo of Boyce, read. "Gone way too soon and one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, and most talented kids we knew. You live on forever in our hearts and are truly missed every day."
In July 2019, Boyce died at the age of 20 due to a seizure, which was a result of an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated, his family confirmed to E! News at the time.
Shortly after Boyce's death, Sandler also opened up about the actor's legacy and their close relationship.
'Too young,' he wrote on Twitter. 'Too sweet. Too funny. Just the nicest, more talented, and most decent kid around."
Sandler continued, 'Loved that kid. Cared so much about his family. Cared so much about the world. Thank you, Cameron, for all you gave us. So much more was on the way. All our hearts are broken."
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