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

Adam Sandler remembers Joe Flaherty as ‘genius of a comedian’ after death age 82 (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Adam Sandler and John Francis Daley 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 age 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, Martin Short and Eugene Levy, died on Monday after a “brief illness”, it has been reported.