What TV Dad Bob Saget Taught Jodie Sweetin About Loss
09.02.2022 - 01:15
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Even in the wake of his death, Bob Saget still has a lot to teach his TV daughter, Jodie Sweetin.
As Full House fans know, Jodie played the actor’s middle child, Stephanie Tanner, in the original sitcom and its Netflix reboot, Fuller House. Sitting down to chat about the late comedian with Entertainment Tonight’s Lauren Zima on Monday, Sweetin opened up about how she is processing Bob’s sudden death on January 9. Taking a page out of his book, Jodie admitted:
Not only did Bob lose his parents, but his sisters Andrea (“Andi“) and Gay also passed away in their 30s and 40s, respectfully, from various illnesses. Despite suffering these heartbreaks, he always stayed positive and leaned on humor in dark times.
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This is something that Jodie — who was just five years old when she met the beloved stand-up star — is trying to remind herself about as she mourns.
While reflecting on what she’s taken away from her time with the 65-year-old, the Just Swipe lead mused:
Jodie also took a moment to express how deeply the entire Full House cast and crew cared for each other, especially those who were on the show since its start in 1987.
As the one-month anniversary of Bob’s death approaches, the Merry & Bright star is realizing that “life is in session right now,” explaining that “life keeps going” after a tragedy. She processes the loss one day at a time, sharing:
Speaking of Saget’s intimate funeral which took place on January 14, the actress said it was a nice chance to get to connect with co-stars, including Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen who stayed close to Bob despite not returning to the revival.
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