Adam Sandler Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Cameron Boyce in Happy Gilmore 2
In a touching moment that has resonated deeply with fans, Adam Sandler pays homage to his late co-star Cameron Boyce in the highly anticipated sequel, Happy Gilmore 2. Boyce, who tragically passed away in 2019 at the young age of 20 due to a seizure linked to a pre-existing medical condition, is fondly remembered for his roles in beloved shows like Descendants, Jessie, and Mrs. Fletcher.
Disney enthusiasts were quick to notice Boyce’s tribute in the Happy Gilmore sequel, taking to social media to express their emotions. Early in the film, after Sandler’s character approaches a golf check-in booth, viewers catch a brief glimpse of Boyce on a small television in the background. This moment features a scene from Boyce’s iconic Disney Channel series Jessie, where he portrayed the character Luke Ross from 2011 to 2015.
Reactions poured in on social media, with one user on X sharing, “Adam put a tiny Cameron Boyce (who played his son in Grown Ups) tribute in Happy Gilmore 2. Excuse me while I sob.” Another fan added, “It’s 10 AM and I’m crying seeing that Adam Sandler included a Cameron Boyce cameo in Happy Gilmore 2.”
Sandler and Boyce first collaborated in the 2010 comedy Grown Ups, where Boyce played Keithie Feder, one of Sandler’s character Lenny’s sons. They reunited for the sequel, Grown Ups 2, in 2013. Following Boyce’s untimely death, Sandler expressed his sorrow on social media, stating, “Too young. Too sweet. Too funny. Just the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around. Loved that kid. Cared so much about his family. Cared so much about the world. Thank you, Cameron, for all you gave to us. So much more was on the way. All our hearts are broken. Thinking of your amazing family and sending our deepest condolences.”
Additionally, Sandler honored Boyce in the credits of his 2020 film Hubie Halloween, a project that Boyce was set to be part of before his passing.
This heartfelt tribute in Happy Gilmore 2 serves as a reminder of the impact Cameron Boyce had on those around him, and it continues to resonate with fans who cherished his contributions to film and television.
