Actor John Stamos recently shared how he coped with the loss of his Full House co-star Bob Saget during the latest episode of the Full House Rewind podcast. Saget tragically passed away in January 2022 at the age of 65 due to a fatal head injury from a fall. Reflecting on Saget’s death, Stamos revealed that he found solace in listening to Saget’s voice on his audiobook, cherishing the memories of his friend.
Stamos recounted the poignant moment when he turned to Saget’s audiobook on the night he learned of Saget’s passing. “It was very dirty and weird. And so and for whatever reason, the night [Saget] died, I put on his audio tape and it gave me such comfort. I don’t know why,” Stamos shared with podcast host and former castmate Dave Coulier. He added that he continued to listen to it every night as he went to sleep, finding reassurance in Saget’s familiar voice.
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During their conversation, Stamos recalled a surprising detail from Saget’s audiobook that struck him deeply after his friend’s death. “One morning I woke up and I was like, ‘Did he say, in his book, did he say he hit his head and that’s how he died?’ And I’m like, ‘No. That couldn’t be,'” Stamos said, reflecting on the irony that a joke Saget made about calling TMZ after hitting his head became a haunting reality.
Coulier, who also shared a close bond with Saget since their early days in Los Angeles, described Saget’s presence as leaving “a void” in their lives. The actors had a special connection, having lived together when they first moved to Los Angeles, a scenario mirroring their on-screen characters’ relationship in Full House.
Saget’s sudden death deeply affected the Full House cast and fans alike. Stamos commemorated Saget’s life on Instagram on the second anniversary of his passing, expressing both grief and gratitude for their friendship. “Two years! Hard to believe. As time moves on, that sharp pain I felt at the beginning… it’s become a part of me,” Stamos wrote in his emotional post, acknowledging the ongoing impact of Saget’s absence in his life.
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Stamos further shared his conflicted feelings about adjusting to life without Saget while preserving his memory. “Part of me wishes I wouldn’t get used to this feeling. To not think about it every minute means I’m getting used to him not being here,” Stamos wrote, highlighting the complex emotions of grieving a dear friend.
Throughout the podcast episode, Coulier also recalled Saget’s compassionate nature, especially during challenging times. He recounted a heartfelt voicemail Saget left him after Coulier’s brother passed away in 2021, describing it as “an audio hug” that provided comfort and support.
