Bob Barker Dead at 99: Adam Sandler, Drew Carey, Tom Bergeron and More React
26.08.2023 - 18:49
/ etonline.com
Bob Barker, who died Saturday in his Los Angeles home. He was 99.Among those reacting includes his one-time co-star Adam Sandler, who took to Instagram just minutes after ET confirmed the tragic news and remembered the iconic TV personality as an all-around great person. Sandler, of course, conjured up their legendary fight in the 1996 comedy classic.«The man.
The myth. The best. Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with,» Sandler captioned his post that included several photos of Barker.
«Loved talking to him. Loved laughing with him. Loved him kicking the crap out of me.
He will be missed by everyone I know! Heartbreaking day. Love to Bob always and his family! Thanks for all you gave us!»In honor of Barker's 93rd birthday in 2016, ET took a look back at his unlikely cameo in the instant classic. ET was on the set with a front-row seat as they filmed their legendary golf course brawl, the culmination of their characters’ increasing dislike for one another.
«It's the pro-celebrity tournament and I am desperate to win. I want to win and he plays badly and I become more and more disgusted with him and he has a violent temper,» Barker explained to ET while on location in Vancouver. «And finally he clobbers me and much to his surprise I get up and whip him good.»At the time, Sandler said they «didn't know it was going to be as funny as it was.
He added, „You think of it. You read it. You say, 'Boy, that looks like it could be funny.
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