Celebrity News January 10, 2022
The Olsen Twins, John Stamos & Other ‘Full House’ Stars Pay Tribute to Bob Saget
Bob Saget's "Full House" co-stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are the latest to react to his untimely death.
In a statement to People, the Olsen twins, who shared the role of his daughter Michelle Tanner, said, "Bob was the most loving, compassionate and generous man. We are deeply saddened that he is no longer with us but know that he will continue to be by our side to guide us as gracefully as he always has.”
They continued, "We are thinking of his daughters, wife and family and are sending our condolences.”
Saget starred as Danny Tanner on "Full House” for 192 episodes from 1987-1995, and he reprised the role for approximately 15 episodes on "Fuller House" (2016-2020).
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His castmates posted a heartfelt statement that said, "Thirty-five years ago, we came together as a TV family, but we became a real family. And now we grieve as a family. Bob made us laugh until we cried. Now our tears flow in sadness, but also with gratitude for all the beautiful memories of our sweet, kind, hilarious, cherished Bob. He was a brother to us guys, a father to us girls and a friend to all of us. Bob, we love you dearly. We ask in Bob’s honor, hug the people you love. No one gave better hugs than Bob.”
I am broken. I am gutted. I am in complete and utter shock. I will never ever have another friend like him. I love you so much Bobby.
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) January 10, 2022 @JohnStamos
Other co-stars to pay tribute individually included John Stamos, who played Danny’s brother-in-law Uncle Jesse. He tweeted, “I am broken. I am gutted. I am in complete and utter shock. I will never ever have another friend like him. I love you so much Bobby.”
Stamos' onscreen wife Lori Loughlin played Aunt Becky. She told "Extra" in a statement, “Words cannot begin to express how devastated I am. Bob was more than my friend, he was my family. I will miss his kind heart and quick wit. Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful memories and laughter. I love you Bobby.”
I don’t know what to say 💔. I have no words. Bob was one of the best humans beings I’ve ever known in my life. I loved him so much.
— Candace Cameron Bure (@candacecbure) January 10, 2022 @candacecbure
Candace Cameron Bure, known for portraying Danny’s eldest daughter DJ, also shared, “I don’t know what to say. I have no words. Bob was one of the best humans beings I’ve ever known in my life. I loved him so much.”
She added a sweet Instagram tribute too, insisting "35 years wasn't long enough."
Jodie Sweetin shared a lengthy tribute to Bob on Instagram.
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The actress, who played middle daughter Stephanie Tanner, wrote, "Bob was a wonderful human being. A human being that could drive you nuts at times, and he knew it, but who was so genuine that you couldn’t even get that frustrated. Someone who would also call and profusely apologize for at LEAST 15 minutes if he thought he MAY have perhaps said something he shouldn’t have or thought maybe he took a joke too far. He was a genuinely kind spirit who made it through so much in his life, and was most happy when he was helping others. Whether it was personally or through SO many of his different avenues of philanthropy."
Sweetin remembered his "great hugs" and telling him he was "the best TV dad ever."
She also promised to "tell an inappropriate joke at your funeral. In your honor. I know you would’ve wanted that." Jodie insisted, "But you were supposed to be here longer… How Rude." The star ended by saying, "And to his amazing wife @eattravelrock [Kelly Rizzo] and my FH family- we’ll get through this together."
My heart is broken. I love you, Bob. Your forever brother, Dave.
— Dave Coulier (@DaveCoulier) January 10, 2022 @DaveCoulier
Dave Coulier aka Danny’s best friend Joey Gladstone tweeted, “My heart is broken. I love you, Bob. Your forever brother, Dave.” He also shared a photo on Instagram with the caption, “I’ll never let go, brother. Love you ❤️.”
Andrea Barber, who played the Tanners’ neighbor Kimmy Gibbler, shared a series of Instagram photos, including one of her hugging Bob, and wrote, “This one hurts. 💔 He had the biggest heart of anyone in Hollywood. He gave the biggest hugs. I am gutted that I will never be able to hug him again. Bob ended every text, every interaction with ‘Love you.’ Didn’t matter how long or short we’d been apart. He loved so deeply and so fiercely. And he never hesitated to tell you just how much you meant to him. This is the greatest lesson I learned from Bob Saget - don’t hesitate to tell people you love them. I feel at peace knowing that Bob knew exactly how much I adore him.💫”
She added, “Rest well, my dear friend. I have no doubt you are making everyone in Heaven laugh until their cheeks hurt, just as you did here on Earth. ❤️”
Saget died Sunday in his Orlando Ritz-Carlton room, the day after doing a two-hour stand-up gig in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department told "Extra" there is no cause of death to report as yet, noting, "The Medical Examiner’s Office will ultimately determine cause and manner of death."
Read more tributes to Saget here.