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Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic star of Happy Gilmore dies as Adam Sandler leads tributes saying ‘we are all gonna miss you'
GONE TO A GATOR PLACE 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. 1 Morris the alligator has died 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. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
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. 1 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. .
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Legendary Happy Gilmore star dies as Adam Sandler issues heartbreaking tribute
Morris the alligator appeared alongside Steve Irwin and Eddie Murphy in the 2001 Hollywood movie Dr Dolittle 2 but is most famous for his part in the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy 'Happy Gilmore' An alligator that appeared in numerous TV shows and films, incluidng a role working alongside the famous 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin, has sadly died. Morris started his Hollywood career in 1975 and retired in 2006, when he was sent to the Colorado Gator Farm in the tiny town of Mosca, in southern Colorado. He appeared in several films, including 'Interview with the Vampire,' 'Dr. Dolittle 2" and 'Blues Brothers 2000." He also appeared on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' with the late wildlife expert Steve Irwin. But his most famous role was in the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy 'Happy Gilmore,' a film about a failed and ill-tempered hockey player who discovers a talent for golf. The title character played by Sandler confronts Morris after hitting a golf ball that ends up in the gator's mouth. Based on his growth rate and tooth loss, Morris the alligator was at least 80 years old when he died, the Colorado Gator Farm said in a Facebook post Sunday. He was nearly 11 feet (3.3 meters) long and weighed 640 pounds (290 kilograms). In a video as he tearfully stroked Morris' head in an animal enclosure Jay Young, the farm's owner and operator, said: "He started acting strange about a week ago. He wasn't lunging at us and wasn't taking food, I know it's strange to people that we get so attached to an alligator, to all of our animals. ... He had a happy time here, and he died of old age. Sandler posted a tribute to Morris on Instagram on Wednesday, sharing a photo of him from the film he captiond the post: " Goodbye, Morris. We are all gonna miss you. You could be hard on directors, make-up artists, costumers - really anyone with arms or legs - but I know you did it for the ultimate good of the film. The day you wouldn't come out of your trailer unless we sent in 40 heads of lettuce taught me a powerful lesson: never compromise your art. I will never forget at craft service that time when we split the Three Musketeers bar and you let me have the bigger half. But that's who you were. "I know your character's decapitation in the first movie precluded your participation in the sequel, but we all appreciated the fruit basket and the hilarious note. I will miss the sound of your tail sliding through the tall grass, your cold, bumpy skin, but, most of all, I will miss your infectious laugh. Thanks to Mr. Young for taking care of you all these years, and vaya con dios, old friend." One person commented: "Legendary scene. R.I.P. Morris" while another wrote: "This is wholesome and precious. Appreciation for every single person whom took such good care of Morris - a star." The Colorado Gator Farm, which opened to the public in 1990, said it plans to preserve Morris' body. In a Facebook post it wrote: "Goodbye, Morris. We are all gonna miss you. You could be hard on directors, make-up artists, costumers - really anyone with arms or legs - but I know you did it for the ultimate good of the film. The day you wouldn't come out of your trailer unless we sent in 40 heads of lettuce taught me a powerful lesson: never compromise your art. I will never forget at craft service that time when we split the Three Musketeers bar and you let me have the bigger half. But that's who you were."
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Heartbreak as Steve Irwin's beloved Dr Dolittle 2 co-star dies
An iconic alligator who appeared alongside Steve Irwin and Eddie Murphy in the 2001 Hollywood movie Dr Dolittle 2 has died. Morris, a 2.7 metre long American alligator who was one of the most famous reptiles in the industry, passed away in captivity at the Colorado Gators Reptile Park on Sunday. He was thought to have been about 80 years old. ' Colorado Gators is sad to report the passing away of our oldest alligator. Morris was known for his work in many movies and TV shows from 1975 to 2006, when he retired to live out his days at Colorado Gators,' the park wrote on social media. 'His exact age was unknown, but he was 9 feet long in 1975 and by his growth rate and tooth loss, we can estimate his age at over 80 years. We are very saddened by his passing to old age. RIP Morris.' The beloved reptile appeared in one of Dr Dolittle 2's most memorable scenes, in which he cheekily bit Irwin, who was playing himself filming his TV show The Crocodile Hunter, as Murphy's character looked on it shock. 'Crikey... Me arm!' Irwin yelped in the scene after a misadventure with the temperamental gator. The animal also appeared in Happy Gilmore, opposite Adam Sandler, and Interview With The Vampire with Tom Cruise. Heartbroken fans took to social media to pay tribute to Morris. 'I was able to visit Morris a few times over the years. He was a famous movie star,' one person wrote. 'So sad! Sorry for the loss of this beautiful Gator,' another added. It comes just months after Paul Hogan's beloved Crocodile Dundee co-star died in Darwin. Burt, the 5.1-metre 700kg monster crocodile from the comedy adventure film, died in captivity in December. He was thought to have been over 90 years old. Crocosaurus Cove, a crocodile herpetarium and aquarium attraction which had kept Burt in captivity since 2008, announced the reptile's death on social media. 'It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Burt, the iconic saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian classic Crocodile Dundee,' they posted on Facebook. 'Burt passed away peacefully over the weekend, estimated to be over 90 years old, marking the end of an incredible era.' The herpetarium wrote a heartfelt tribute to the iconic creature, described as 'one of the most recognised crocodiles in the world'. 'Burt's life story is one of strength, resilience and a personality as bold as the Top End itself,' it wrote. 'Captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River, Burt became one of the most recognised crocodiles in the world, appearing in Crocodile Dundee and helping to shape Australia's image as a land of rugged natural beauty and awe-inspiring wildlife. 'In 2008, Burt made his way to Crocosaurus Cove, where he became a fierce and fascinating ambassador for crocodile education. His fiery temperament earned him the respect of his caretakers and visitors alike.'
