The mother of Cameron Boyce has recently shared her thoughts on her late son’s appearance in the film Happy Gilmore 2.
The sequel to Happy Gilmore was released on Netflix on July 25, and viewers quickly identified several well-known personalities who made cameo appearances in the eagerly awaited movie.
Among the celebrities featured were Kid Cudi, Travis Kelce, Post Malone, and Eminem, while Adam Sandler reprised his role as Happy Gilmore.
Other notable appearances included Julie Bowen, though her role was brief, Margaret Qualley, and Sandler’s 16-year-old daughter Sunny.
During the film, audiences spotted Cameron Boyce when he made a short appearance on a TV screen showing an episode of Jessie.
This small tribute left viewers emotional, as Boyce passed away in 2019 at the age of 20.
Cameron Boyce and Adam Sandler shared a close connection, having collaborated on the film Grown Ups, where Boyce portrayed Sandler’s on-screen son in both installments.
Libby Boyce, Cameron’s mother, has since commented on her son’s appearance and reflected on his special relationship with Sandler.
“Adam and Cameron talked quite a bit in the days leading up to his death,” Libby shared on Instagram on July 28. “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.”
The Cameron Boyce Foundation’s Instagram account also posted a response to the late actor’s cameo and expressed gratitude to Sandler for including him.
“Thank you @adamsandler for honoring Cam’s legacy in Happy Gilmore 2,” the page noted.
Established the same year as Boyce’s passing, the foundation supports causes close to Cameron’s heart while also working to advance epilepsy research, education, and awareness.
Boyce was 17 when he was diagnosed with epilepsy and experienced only five seizures throughout his life, according to USA Today, with the final one being fatal.
The cause of Boyce’s death was identified as SUDEP, which stands for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, indicating that there was no apparent reason for the death of someone with epilepsy.
SUDEP is an uncommon occurrence, affecting approximately one in 1,000 individuals with epilepsy annually, as stated by Epilepsy Action.
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