Online, fans were moved by the tribute, which comes six years after Boyce's death. Boyce's mom, Libby Boyce, thanked Sandler for "honoring Cam's legacy" in a joint post with the official Instagram account for the Cameron Boyce Foundation, which funds epilepsy research, education and awareness.

Adam Sandler has made Happy Gilmore 2 a family affair. Not only do the actor's wife and two daughters appear in the movie, but his mom, Judy, also makes a cameo as the mother of Drago Larson ( Boban Marjanovic) — a fitting touch, since she and his dad, Stanley, played a vital role in his love of comedy.