Adam Sandler Mistakes 2024 People’s Choice Icon Award for PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive Honor: ‘About Freaking Time’

Adam Sandler at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards.Photo:Rich Polk/NBC/Getty Rich Polk/NBC/Getty Adam Sandleraccepted the People’s Icon Award at the 2024People’s Choice Awardsafter a sweet onstage tribute from friendJennifer Aniston. Because of this “miscommunication,” Sandler said that he had written a speech for that honor instead of the People’s Icon Award. “My name is Adam Sandler and I am the sexiest man alive, can I get a hell yeah?” he began, reading his pre-written speech.

Adam Sandler Pays Tribute toHappy GilmoreCostar Joe Flaherty After His Death: 'Nicest Guy You Could Know'

Adam Sandler and Joe Flaherty.Photo:Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; NBCU Photo Bank Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Shutterstock; NBCU Photo Bank Adam Sandleris mourning costarJoe Flaherty after his death at 82. “Oh man. Worshipped Joe growing up. Always had me and my brother laughing,” Sandler, 57, wrote onInstagramTuesday alongside several photos of Flaherty, who died Monday. Flaherty, who worked with Sandler on the 1996 golf comedyHappy Gilmore, died after an unknown illness, as his daughter Gundrun toldVarietyin a statement shared through the Comedic Artists Alliance.

Adam Schiff Is Making Moves to Replace Nancy Pelosi as House Speaker If She Steps Back After Midterms: Report

Adam Schiff, (left), Nancy Pelosi.Photo: Christina House / Los Angeles Times via Getty; Dave Kotinsky/GettyCalifornia Rep. Adam Schiff is reportedly positioning himself as heir to Nancy Pelosi’s speakership, if she chooses to retire from her role following the midterm elections.The Washington Postreports that Schiff’s efforts have “focused on consolidating support among his home base” in California, but that he “has not made an explicit ask for endorsements.” Instead, thePostsays Schiff “is gauging members' interest and planting the seed that leading the caucus is his goal.

Adam Wade, Singer and History-Making Game Show Host, Dies at 87

Photo: Getty Images Adam Wade, the first Black host of a televised game show, has died at 87. His wife, Jeree Wade, confirmed Adam’s death toThe New York Timeson Wednesday, sharing that his death resulted from “complications of Parkinson’s Disease.” Wade had a successful career in music before he ventured into television. In 1961, he had three consecutiveBillboardtop 10 hitsfor his songs “Take Good Care of Her,” “The Writing on the Wall” and “As If I Didn’t Know.

Adam Zimmer's Cause of Death Confirmed Almost 2 Months After He Was Found Dead: Reports

Adam Zimmer’s cause of death has been confirmed as due to chronic alcohol abuse. Minnesota’sHennepin County Medical Examiner’s Officeannounced the news on Friday, according to multiple outlets. The medical examiner’s office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. The Cincinnati Bengals, whereZimmer was an assistant coach, first announced his death in a statement on Nov. 1. PEOPLE reached out to the Bengals for comment but did not immediately hear back.