Life can be cruel and unfair. No sooner had we begun to catch our breath after the passing of Betty White did we learn of the untimely demise of America's dad — Bob Saget.
In an ironic twist of fate, Bob recently reflected on the afterlife in the wake of Betty's death — mere days before his own. It's left fans and friends scrambling to make sense of the situation, as we're left wondering where do we go from here?
Bob Saget was better known to the world as Danny Tanner, the central character on the classic family sitcom Full House.
He was one of the best TV dads around.
Sadly, on Sunday, January 9th, the world received the devastating news that Bob had passed away.
According to reports made by the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Bob passed away inside his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, FLA. He was only 65-years-old at the time.
"We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today,” the statement began.
“He was everything to us and we want you to know how much he loved his fans, performing live and bringing people from all walks of life together with laughter.”
Like many of us, Bob was profoundly affected by Betty's passing and he took to Instagram just days before his own death to reflect on life, legacy, and the Great Beyond.
In his post, Bob recalled the feeling of being a 15-year-old teenager sneaking onto the set of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. According to Bob, Betty was an unstoppable force.
"We had been laughing for hours," Bob explained. "I looked into her eyes and faux romantically said, 'How ‘bout it, Betty, you and me in the bathroom? Mile High Club?'."
The way Bob jokingly recalled, he waited happily in that bathroom for Betty for over two hours. She never did wind up joining him, much to Bob's dismay.
Regretfully, Allen lost his life back in 1981 after succumbing to stomach cancer. "Well, if things work out by Betty’s design — in the afterlife, they are reunited," Bob said.
"But if Betty says you get to be with the love of your life, then I happily defer to Betty on this."
We cannot ever come to know or understand death until we realize what it means to truly live a life that's full.
After all, Betty White was an iconic woman, so if I have to put my trust in anyone, it would definitely be someone as legendary as her.
Knowing Bob, he's probably still trying to get Betty White into that bathroom stall. Knowing Betty, she's probably stringing him along just enough so that he doesn't lose hope.
So say goodbye to a legend; say goodnight to an icon. Hold the ones you love a little closer today, and appreciate every moment you have with them on this earth.
Our thoughts are with Bob's family during this incredibly difficult time.
Needless to say, he will be missed by many all over the world.
