How Adam Sandler subtly honors Cameron Boyce in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

Adam Sandler is keeping Cameron Boyce’s memory alive in “Happy Gilmore 2.”

The comedy sequel, which hit Netflix on Friday, July 25, includes a subtle tribute to Boyce, who died in 2019 at age 20. Early in the movie, Sandler’s Happy Gilmore checks in at a golf course, and Boyce can be seen on a television screen that the staffers are watching.

The footage appears to have been taken from “Jessie,” the Disney Channel series that Boyce starred on from 2011 to 2015.

Boyce, who also played the son of Sandler’s character in the “Grown Ups” movies, died in his sleep from a seizure related to an ongoing medical condition.

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“The world is now undoubtedly without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him,” Boyce’s family said at the time. “We are utterly heartbroken and ask for privacy during this immensely difficult time as we grieve the loss of our precious son and brother.”

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In an X post in 2019, Sandler remembered Boyce as “the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around,” adding, “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.”

Sandler previously honored his former costar at the end of his 2020 comedy “Hubie Halloween.” During the credits, the movie displayed a photo of Boyce along with text that read, “In loving memory of Cameron Boyce. Gone way too soon and one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, and most talented kids we knew. You live on forever in our hearts and are truly missed every day.”

Contributing: Hannah Yasharoff

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ star Adam Sandler pays tribute to Cameron Boyce