Cameron Boyce’s mom has thanked Adam Sandler for paying tribute to her late son in Happy Gilmore 2.
Cameron Boyce died in 2019
The Descendants actor – who played Adam’s son in 2010’s Grown Ups and 2013’s sequel Grown Ups 2 – passed away in 2019 at the age of 20 following a seizure but the new golfing comedy features a scene where Cameron can be seen on TV.
The brief scene shows Adam’s titular character Happy checking in at a golf course, where staff are watching a TV show featuring Cameron, which fans believe to be his Disney Channel show Jessie, in which he starred as Luke Ross from 2011 to 2015.
And Cameron’s mom, Libby Boyce, has shared a still featuring the moment and wrote on Instagram: “Thank you @adamsandler for honoring Cam’s legacy in Happy Gilmore 2 (sic)”
Libby also reflected on the bond Adam and Cameron had shared and thanked the Murder Mystery actor for his ongoing support for her late son.
She wrote in a separate post: “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 heart.”
While Cameron passed away before Hubie Halloween was filmed, Adam incorporated a tribute to the “talented” young star in the movie’s credits.
A picture of the actor was shown along with the message: “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.”
And shortly after the news of Cameron’s death was announced, the 58-year-old actor shared a heartfelt tribute.
Adam wrote on social media at the time: “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.”
On what would have been Cameron’s 21st birthday in May 2020, Adam again honoured the star.
He wrote on Instagram: “Happy birthday to Cameron. Would have been 21 years old. Such a great kid. We all miss him a lot. Especially his incredible family.”
