Morris, the alligator in 'Happy Gilmore,' dies at over 80 years old
- Morris the alligator, known from Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore,' died of 'old age' last week, as announced by the Colorado Gator Farm.
- Morris was estimated to be 80 years old at the time of his death, according to the Colorado Gator Farm.
- Morris retired to the Colorado Gator Farm in 2006 after performing in films like 'Dr. Doolittle 2' and 'Interview with the Vampire.'
- The Colorado Gator Farm reported that Morris will be taxidermied 'so that he can continue to scare children for years to come.
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