John Stamos recently celebrated his friend and former costar Bob Saget on what would have been Saget’s 68th birthday. Stamos shared a black and white photo of the Full House cast, which included Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, taken at Saget’s funeral. The photo captured the bond and warmth shared among the cast members as they remembered their dear friend. Stamos described Saget as the heart of their ‘Full House’ family, with a legacy of kindness and compassion that was evident in the faces of those around him. The post concluded with Stamos expressing that Saget’s spirit lives on in every joke they share and hug they give.
Bob Saget tragically passed away on January 9, 2022, at the age of 65, after being found unresponsive in his hotel room in Orlando. Authorities later determined that Saget died from blunt force trauma to the head, after accidentally hitting the back of his head on something and going to sleep. The Olsen twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley, who shared the role of Michelle Tanner on Full House, declined to reprise their roles in the Fuller House reboot. However, they did reconnect with the cast following Saget’s death, expressing their love for their TV family and fond memories of working with Saget.
Stamos previously admitted to being angry when the Olsen twins declined to return for Fuller House, but their reunion following Saget’s death helped mend any past tensions. The twins shared a statement with Us Weekly remembering Saget as a loving, compassionate, and generous man. They expressed their deep sadness at his passing and offered their condolences to his daughters, wife, and family. Stamos shared that the Olsen twins came over to his house following Saget’s death, bringing a pork chop and sage, and reminiscing about their time on Full House.
The black and white photo shared by Stamos included several Full House alums, such as Scott Weinger, Jodie Sweetin, Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier, and series creator Jeff Franklin. The cast members gathered for Saget’s funeral, with his absence deeply felt and his presence warmly remembered. Stamos emphasized the strength of the bond nurtured by Saget among the cast, bringing both laughter and tears as they celebrated his life as a true gift. Stamos expressed that Saget’s legacy of kindness and compassion continues to inspire them, with his spirit living on in their memories and interactions.
The loss of Bob Saget was a tragic moment for both his TV family and fans around the world. His unexpected death from blunt force trauma shocked and saddened many, with authorities determining the cause as accidental. The outpouring of love and support for Saget following his passing highlighted the impact he had on those around him, both on and off-screen. The Full House cast, including the Olsen twins, came together to remember and honor their beloved friend, finding comfort in the memories, love, and laughs that Saget brought into their lives. The shared bond among the cast members continues to strengthen as they keep Saget’s spirit alive in their hearts and actions.
