bob barker
It is unknown when Barker was diagnosed, but a death certificate suggests he had the disease for years, according to TMZ.
“Loved talking to him. Loved laughing with him. Loved him kicking the crap out of me,” Sandler wrote after the legendary game show host's death Saturday.
“There hasn’t been a day on set that I didn’t think of Bob Barker and thank him,” said the comedian.
Barker was also known for his work in animal advocacy.
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The genial host was a constant presence on TV for decades.
Bob Barker joins HuffPost Live and talks about his famous role in "Happy Gilmore," in which he beats up Adam Sandler.