Adam Sandler pays tribute to Joe Flaherty
'Happy Gilmore' actor Adam Sandler has paid tribute to his late comedian and co-star Joe Flaherty, who passed away on Monday aged 82.
Adam Sandler has paid tribute to late comedian Joe Flaherty, who has died aged 82.
The 57-year-old actor appeared alongside Joe in 'Happy Gilmore', and he has remembered the star as a "genius of a comedian" and a "true sweetheart".
He wrote on Instagram: "Oh man. Worshipped Joe growing up. Always had me and my brother laughing. Count Floyd, Guy Caballero. Any move he made. He crushed as border guard in Stripes. Couldn’t be more fun to have him heckle me on the golf course. The nicest guy you could know. Genius of a comedian. And a true sweetheart. Perfect combo. (sic)"
Adam also thanked Joe - who was best known for portraying Harold Weir in teen comedy-drama 'Freaks and Geeks' - for the "greatness" he oozed in his life.
He added: "Much love to his kids and thanks to Joe for all the greatness he gave us all."
In 1996 sports comedy movie 'Happy Gilmore', Joe portrayed Donald, an unruly fan who was hired to heckle Adam's golf player alter-ego Happy Gilmore.
Joe's daughter Gudrun confirmed this week that her father passed away on Monday (01.04.24).
