John Stamos and Dave Coulier have a friendship that was born on television and that extends beyond their Full House days.
David having recently told fans that he had been diagnosed with a type of aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Stamos posted an immediate message of support through the social media platform. He called Coulier his “brother from day one,” making sure he and the world knew he would be there for him through every challenge this illness brings.
The bond between the two is special, not born of years of working together but a lifelong connection. Stamos’ post was chock-full of photos of the two friends over the years-just a reminder that, for fans, their relationship has been built upon far more than their Full House roles.
A Difficult Diagnosis and Support System
The symptoms that signaled the onset of Coulier’s path to diagnosis were harmless in nature. He thought the lymph nodes had swollen due to his still recovering state from an upper respiratory infection.
As the swelling began to increase, he sought medical consultation, only to find himself with the horrific and shocking revelation of having a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, generally regarded as quite aggressive. His world turned upside down: from routine care for health to understanding cancer itself.
Coulier has been full of praise for the friends and family who have been standing with him, especially his wife Melissa Bring. He revealed that through an interview, Bring, plus close friends, has been helpful in ensuring he gets the best attention. This aggressive love and support from kith and kin made a brutal journey somewhat bearable.
Reflections Over Full House And Family
The beginnings of Stamos and Coulier’s relationship trace their roots back to Full House, with their portrayal of one of America’s favorite duos: Uncle Jesse and Joey. Along with the character Danny Tanner played by Bob Saget, they completed a triumvirate that gelled into an unconventional but caring family unit at the core of this sitcom.
The actors remained close for many years, and the bonding characteristically exhibited between their characters also extended to off-screen times. Stamos wrote, in the birthday message he sent Coulier earlier this year, of the joy his friend has brought into his life, referring to him as a “gift” him always.
