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Adam Sandler remembers Joe Flaherty as ‘genius of a comedian’ after death age 82

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Adam Sandler, John Francis Daley and Martin Short were among the co-stars remembering US actor and comedian Joe Flaherty, known for his roles in Happy Gilmore and Freaks And Geeks, following his death aged 82.

Flaherty, who got his start on the sketch comedy show Second City Television, later known as SCTV Network, alongside stars including Catherine O’Hara, Short and Eugene

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