For John Stamos, the profound loss of his cherished friend Bob Saget in January was deeply “heartbreaking,” resonating beyond the obvious sorrow of losing a dear companion. Stamos poignantly reflected in an interview with ABC Audio, “It was so heartbreaking to see [that] he didn’t know how loved he was. I guarantee it. And to… to think that he didn’t feel that. It really hurts me.” This sentiment underscores a powerful lesson about expressing affection and appreciation to those we value while they are still with us.
Stamos found a meaningful way to navigate his grief by channeling his emotions into the Disney+ show “Big Shot,” which premiered its latest season on October 12th. He contributed to crafting a narrative where his character, coach Marvyn Korn, grapples with the loss of a “close friend and mentor.” This storyline mirrors Stamos’s own experience, allowing him to explore themes of legacy and the impact we have on others. As Stamos explained, Marvyn witnesses the outpouring of love for his departed friend and questions, “Where’s my legacy? What am I leaving behind?” This introspection highlights another crucial lesson: the importance of considering our own impact and the legacy we wish to create.
John Stamos and Bob Saget pictured together at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, illustrating their close friendship and the lessons Stamos learned.
In “Big Shot,” Marvyn’s players and daughter offer him reassurance and love, something Stamos emphasizes as a vital takeaway from Saget’s life. “That’s a lesson, too, from Bob,” Stamos remarked. “Like, he left nothing on the table. You just go tell people that … when you get a chance, that you love them, that you care about them, that you’re proud of them — whatever it may be, because tomorrow’s never promised.” This encapsulates a core lesson from John Stamos, inspired by Saget: seize every opportunity to express your feelings to loved ones.
Stamos fondly remembers Saget’s consistent efforts to communicate love through heartfelt, often lengthy texts. He recalls, “Long texts, and there were a lot of dirty words mixed into the love and kindness.” Even in jest, Stamos imagines Saget’s enduring spirit, saying, “If we’re real quiet right now, we can hear him complaining in heaven that I’m not talking about him enough today.” Concluding with a simple yet profound statement, Stamos admits, “I miss him, you know. I miss him.”
Ultimately, John Stamos, through his grief and reflections on Bob Saget’s life, teaches us invaluable lessons about love, loss, and legacy. The key takeaways are to actively express love and appreciation to those around us and to live a life where we leave nothing unsaid, ensuring our legacy is one of warmth, connection, and genuine care. These are poignant reminders inspired by a deep friendship and shared with the world through Stamos’s heartfelt tribute to Bob Saget.
