Adam Sandler shares heartbreaking tribute as he mourns his Grown Ups co-star Alec Musser: ‘Cannot believe he is gone’
Adam Sandler is mourning his Grown Ups co-star, Alec Musser.
The 57-year-old actor shared a heartbreaking tribute in memory of his former castmate, the day after his friend passed away at the age of 50 at his California home.
“I loved this man,” he wrote in a caption next to a photo of Musser in their 2010 comedy-drama. “I can’t believe he’s gone.”
The five-time Emmy winner – who shared a sweet conversation on Instagram with Drew Barrymore just days earlier – gushed about the late fitness trainer, saying he was “such a great, funny good man.”
“Thinking of Alec Musser and his family and sending all my love,” he continued. ‘A real sweetheart of a person.’
Adam Sandler is mourning his Grown Ups co-star, Alec Musser
The 57-year-old actor shared a heartbreaking tribute in memory of his former castmate, the day after his friend passed away at the age of 50 at his California home.
On Saturday, Musser’s fiancée, Paige Press, confirmed that the soap star died at their Del Mar home, but his cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Earlier on Saturday, it was reported that the soap star, best known for All My Children, died the night before at his home in Del Mar, California.
His uncle also confirmed the tragic news TMZ but also did not reveal his cause of death.
Musser previously starred in Grown Ups as the Water Park Stud.
Although Musser worked with Sandler in the 2010 film, he did not appear in the sequel released in 2013.
Musser also starred as Del Henry in the long-running television series All My Children.
In July 2005, he landed the role after winning the second season of the SOAPnet original series I Wanna Be a Soap Star.
He appeared for a total of 43 episodes until he left the drama series in 2007.
Alec Musser reportedly died Friday evening at the age of 50; seen in 2006
His fiancée confirmed his death on Saturday
He also appeared in Desperate Housewives, Road to the Altar and Rita Rocks.
The New York native was an avid athlete even as a child and was also a fitness model.
After graduating from the University of San Diego, he began working with the professional ski patrol at Mammouth Mountain.
There he was scouted by an agent for his first modeling job at Abercrombie and Fitch.
His many other modeling credits include GQ, Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, Speedo and Target.
After landing national commercials, he auditioned for I Wanna Be a Soap Star.
The reality TV series would lead to his acting debut role on All My Children.
In recent years, he has been away from Hollywood but has maintained a presence on social media as he often posts about his active lifestyle and fitness journey.
The soap star, best known for All My Children, died of unknown causes at his home in Del Mar, California, as confirmed by his fiancée, Paige Press; seen in 2010
His last Instagram post was of him participating in one of his favorite outdoor activities and surfing four days ago
The couple got engaged last year after six years of dating
His last Instagram post was of him participating in one of his favorite outdoor activities and surfing four days ago.
In the comments section, many of his fans left touching tributes to commemorate his memory and express their condolences to his loved ones.
He leaves behind his fiancée, with whom he has been in a relationship for more than six years.
They recently got engaged last year and she posted a series of throwback photos on her Instagram Story as a tribute to Musser.
“RIP to the love of my life,” she wrote on a “2023 vision board” where she posted photos of him and engagement photos. “I will never stop loving you.”
With a photo of them together on the red carpet, she wrote: ‘Today is the worst day of my life. We were so happy.’
“You were the best fiancé I could have ever asked for,” she posted alongside a photo of him surprising her with matching Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVs. “I don’t even think I can drive my g-wagen anymore.”
She also shared a photo of them enjoying a night out together from the start of their relationship.
“RIP to the love of my life,” Page wrote on a “2023 vision board” where she posted photos of him and engagement photos. ‘I’ll never stop loving you’
She also shared a photo of them enjoying a night out together from the start of their relationship
“You were the best fiancé I could have ever asked for,” she posted alongside a photo of him surprising her with matching Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVs. ‘I don’t even think I can drive my g-wagen anymore’
“Rue will never stop loving her daddy,” she captioned a photo of Musser driving while holding their dog when she was a puppy
“We look like babies here,” she captioned the throwback photo. “This was six years ago.”
She also shared photos of them ice skating and on a private jet with their dog Calle.
The press also posted a photo of them walking their dog during golden hour and on the beach during sunset.
“Rue will never stop loving her daddy,” she captioned a photo of Musser driving while holding their dog when she was a puppy.
“You were the best dog dad,” she captioned a photo of Musser with their two dogs and alongside a broken heart and crying emoji. ‘RIP 4/11/71 – 1/13/24.’
She also shared a photo of her engagement ring, presumably from the moment he proposed to her on the beach last year.
“You were the best dog dad,” she captioned a photo of Musser with their two dogs and alongside a broken heart and crying emoji. ‘RIP 4/11/71 – 1/13/24’
She also shared a photo of her engagement ring, presumably from the moment he proposed to her on the beach last year
She also shared a photo of one of his modeling photos with the caption: “The best model @abercrombie has ever had”
She wrote: ‘I never take off my ring. I will always love you.’
The press also posted a photo of a book she once gave him as a gift, with the caption: “What I love about Paige’s Alec.”
She also shared a photo of one of his modeling photos with the caption: “The best model @abercrombie has ever had.”
She also posted a tribute shared by their friend Jamie Corroon.