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.

Among the many interesting gimmicks Happy Gilmore 2 pulled off, the long-awaited sequel to one of Adam Sandler’s most popular films also featured a subtle and heartfelt Cameron Boyce tribute. The blink-and-miss scene featured the late actor,

Adam Sandler featured a nod to Cameron Boyce, who died suddenly in 2019 at age 20, in one 'Happy Gilmore 2' scene