Key Points

Adam Sandler paid a subtle but emotional tribute to Cameron Boyce in 'Happy Gilmore 2,' featuring a clip from the late actor's Disney show 'Jessie.' Libby Boyce, Cameron's mother, expressed deep gratitude on Instagram, recalling her son's close bond with Sandler. The two had been in talks for a project before Boyce's tragic passing in 2019. Sandler has consistently honored Boyce's memory, including a tribute in his 2020 film 'Hubie Halloween.'

Key Points: Adam Sandler Honors Cameron Boyce in Happy Gilmore 2 Touching Tribute

  • Sandler included a Jessie clip in Happy Gilmore 2 as a tribute
  • Boyce's mother shared heartfelt Instagram posts thanking Sandler
  • The two had planned to work together before Boyce's passing
  • Sandler previously honored Boyce in Hubie Halloween credits
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Adam Sandler's tribute to Cameron Boyce in 'Happy Gilmore 2' touches his mother's heart

Libby Boyce thanks Adam Sandler for including a heartfelt nod to her late son Cameron in 'Happy Gilmore 2,' recalling their close bond.

"Adam always finds a way to keep Cam's memory alive, which warms our hearts. – Libby Boyce"

Los Angeles, July 29

Cameron Boyce's mother, Libby Boyce, has shared her appreciation for Adam Sandler after noticing a touching tribute to her late son in the newly released 'Happy Gilmore 2.'

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the moment appears early in the film when Sandler's character, Happy Gilmore, arrives at a golf check-in booth. The camera then shifts to two people behind the counter watching a small TV. On the screen is a brief scene from the Disney Channel show Jessie, where Cameron Boyce played Luke Ross from 2011 to 2015. It's a quiet yet emotional nod to the young actor, who passed away in 2019 at just 20 years old.

Libby Boyce took to Instagram to thank Sandler for including Cameron in the film and reflected on the bond her son shared with the actor, revealing that they were in talks just before Cameron's passing.

In her post, she wrote, "Adam and Cameron talked quite a bit in the days leading up to his death."

"Cameron was supposed to be in Hubie Halloween, and they were strategizing. They had a bond I think related to being authentic, funny, and just keeping it real. Adam always finds a way to keep Cam's memory alive, which warms our hearts," she added.

She took to Instagram again on Monday to share a second post. Boyce shared a screenshot from the film along with a caption that read, "Thank you @adamsandler for honoring Cam's legacy in Happy Gilmore 2."

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Cameron Boyce and Adam Sandler first worked together in Grown Ups (2010), where Boyce played Keithie Feder, the son of Sandler's character. They returned for the sequel, Grown Ups 2, in 2013. Over the years, Sandler has continued to speak warmly about Boyce and had also included a tribute to him in the credits of his 2020 film Hubie Halloween.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cameron died in his sleep due to a seizure caused by an ongoing medical condition.

- ANI

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Rohit P
I remember watching Cameron in Jessie with my kids. It's heartbreaking he left so young. Sandler's tribute is classy - reminds me of how Bollywood honors departed stars too.
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Aditya G
Respect to Adam Sandler for consistently remembering his young co-star. In our culture, we say "jo yaad rakhta hai wohi asli dost hota hai" (one who remembers is a true friend).
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Sarah B
While the tribute is touching, I wish they'd given Cameron's family a heads-up before including it. Small gestures mean the world to grieving parents.
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Karthik V
This reminds me of when SRK paid tribute to his late makeup artist in a movie. Hollywood or Bollywood, true artists never forget those who touched their lives 🙏
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Nisha Z
As a mother, I can't imagine Libby's pain. But seeing her son remembered must bring some comfort. In India we say "putra ka naam amar rahe" - may the son's name live forever.

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