Joe Flaherty, ‘Freaks and Geeks’ & ‘Happy Gilmore’ Star, Dead at 82

Joe Flaherty — well-known from “Happy Gilmore” and “Freaks and Greeks” — has died … so says his personal flesh and blood.

The actor’s daughter, Gudrun, dropped the unhappy information, saying her father handed away Monday after a short sickness. She did not disclose what ailment he was battling, or the place precisely he died … no additional particulars have been shared.

JF’s well-known buddies had just lately rallied to lift cash to supply round the clock take care of the comedic legend … together with his daughter serving as his sole caregiver on the time.

Now Gudrun is paying tribute to her late father, describing him as a rare man with a ardour for Hollywood classics — a lot of which they loved in his ultimate months.

She says … “His absence has left a void in my life that feels insurmountable at the moment. As I try to navigate through this grieving process, I take solace in the memories we shared and the incredible impact he had on those around him. His spirit, humor and love will be a part of me forever.”

Joe starred on ‘SCTV’ reverse John Sweet, Catherine O’Hara and Martin Brief, and was finest recognized for his celeb impressions of Kirk Douglas, Richard Nixon, Artwork Garfunkel, amongst others. Between 1999 and 2000, Joe starred on Judd Apatow’s coming of age dramedy, “Freaks and Geeks,” enjoying Harold Weir.

He additionally appeared in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore,” through which he performed a small, albeit memorable, position as a golf heckler … who was continuously messing up Happy’s sport.

Joe is survived by his 2 kids, their aforementioned daughter, and a son, Gabriel. He was 82.