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Joe Flaherty Dies at 82 After Brief Illness; Happy Gilmore Co-Star Adam Sandler Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Actor-Comedian!

American actor Joe Flaherty, 82, passed away after a brief illness. His daughter confirmed the news; Adam Sandler paid tribute on Instagram, recalling Flaherty's comedic brilliance and kindness.

Joe Flaherty Dies at 82 After Brief Illness; Happy Gilmore Co-Star Adam Sandler Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Actor-Comedian!

American actor and comedian Joe Flaherty passed away on April 2 following a brief illness. His daughter, Gudrun, confirmed the news of the 82-year-old actor’s death. Toronto's Second City comedy troupe had earlier organised a fundraiser for his health. Flaherty made his mark in the film industry with Tunnel Vision in 1976. In the late '90s, he appeared in films like Happy Gilmore, co-starring with Adam Sandler, who paid tribute to him on Instagram. Sandler expressed his admiration for Flaherty's comedic genius, recalling their fun times together and praising his kindness. Happy Gilmore: Adam Sandler Celebrates 25th Anniversary of His Hollywood Classic at the Golf Course (Watch Video).

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