Adam Sandler’s alligator ‘friend’ and co-star to be taxidermied after sudden death
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Morris the alligator dies after film career spanning three decades
- Morris, the alligator who co-starred with Adam Sandler in "Happy Gilmore," has died of old age after at least 80 years.
- The 11-foot, 640-pound alligator resided at the Colorado Gator Farm after retiring from a Hollywood career spanning from 1975 to 2006.
- Morris, who “started acting strange” a week prior to his death, will be taxidermied and displayed at the farm.
- Adam Sandler posted an Instagram tribute to Morris, humorously recalling the alligator's on-set demeanour and expressing his condolences.
- Discovered as an illegal pet in Los Angeles, Morris appeared in various films and TV shows, including "Dr. Dolittle 2" and "Blues Brothers 2000."