Iconic star of Happy Gilmore dies as Adam Sandler leads tributes saying ‘we are all gonna miss you'
A BELOVED alligator that has appeared alongside Steve Irwin and starred in various TV shows and films has died.
Morris the alligator's Hollywood career lasted from 1975 to 2006 - and heartfelt tributes have now poured in from film industry giants including Adam Sandler.
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The renowned reptile famously starred alongside Sandler in the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore.
Morris also appeared alongside Steve Irwin and Eddie Murphy in the 2001 Hollywood movie Dr Dolittle 2.
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