Morris, alligator of the reputation of “Happy Gilmore”, dies at 80 years (or more)

Morris, an alligator who appeared in many films and television programs, especially in the film “Happy Gilmore”, died on Mosca, Colorado. He was at least 80 years old.

The cause was old age, according to the Colorado Gator farm, which announced its death.

“His exact age was unknown, but he was nine feet long in 1975, and by his growth rate and his loss of teeth, we can estimate his age at over 80,” said the farm.

“He started acting strange about a week ago; he did not throw us away and he did not take food,” said Jay Young, the farm operator, in a video accompanying the announcement. Caressing the Gator’s head in tears, he said, “I know it’s strange for the people we get so on.”

Morris was 10 feet 11 inches long and weighed 640 pounds at the time of his death.

It was discovered in Los Angeles, but not at Schwab’s pharmacy as so many actors from the past. Rather, he was found in a courtyard, where he was kept as an illegal pet. His acting career began in 1975 and ended in 2006 when he retired to the farm.

His role on the most memorable screen occurred in the 1996 Rollicking comedy “Happy Gilmore”, with Adam Sandler in the title role as a failed hockey player who becomes an improbable sensation on the professional golf circuit.

Morris’ big scene comes when he catches a golf ball, driving happy to face an iron. Happy opinions that the Gator has an eye, recognizing him as the same who had bitten the hand of his mentor, Chubbs, played by Carl Weathers. (“Damned Alligator has just overcome, cut me off at my peak,” said Chubbs in one of the many beloved quotes of the film.)