John Stamos honored his late ‘Full House’ co-star Bob Saget on what would have been Saget’s 70th birthday by sharing an emotional Instagram post filled with personal memories and throwback photos. The actor posted an oceanside sunset picture with his wife Caitlin McHugh, Saget and Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo, and described it as their “Last Pic” together. Stamos also remembered their friendship, their birthday celebrations, and the bond they built after years of working together on the hit ABC sitcom.
John Stamos shares last photo with Bob Saget
According to Page Six, John Stamos shared the tribute on Instagram Sunday as he marked Bob Saget’s milestone birthday. The picture showed Stamos smiling beside Caitlin McHugh, while Saget posed with Kelly Rizzo by the ocean. Stamos, 62, wrote “Last Pic” at the top of the image.The photo was part of a larger carousel that included several memories of Saget, who played Danny Tanner on ‘Full House.’ In the caption, Stamos wrote, “We used to throw each other great birthday parties.”He added, “Your 70th today would’ve been epic. I miss you and love you.”Other images showed Stamos with his arms around Saget, who sat behind a drum set. Another picture featured the ‘Full House’ cast performing together. Stamos, who played Jesse Katsopolis, held a guitar, while Saget stood in a tuxedo with a microphone.Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen held tambourines in the photo, while Dave Coulier, who played Uncle Joey, sang into a microphone.
‘Full House’ cast and fans remember Bob Saget
Stamos’ post drew emotional responses from fans and celebrities. Candace Cameron Bure, who played DJ Tanner on ‘Full House,’ replied with three red heart emojis. Darcy Rose Byrnes wrote, “Sending you all so much love.” Film director Brett Gursky commented, “Happy 70th Birthday Bob.”Fans remembered Saget as “America’s Father,” a reference to Danny Tanner raising three daughters after his wife Pam died in a car crash caused by a drunk driver on the show.Saget died on January 9, 2022, at age 65. He was found in his room at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Orlando, Florida. His autopsy report said his death was “the result of blunt head trauma,” with skull fractures, bleeding and brain contusions.After Saget’s death, Stamos wrote on X that he was “broken, gutted” and in “complete and utter shock.” At Saget’s memorial, he said they “didn’t really get on” at first but later built deep respect and love. He called Saget “my lifeline.”
