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?
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For kids who grew up in the ’80s/’90s — Bob Saget was America’s dad.
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.
Danny was an OCD neat freak, a widower, and father to DJ, Stephanie, and Michelle Tanner.
Sadly, on Sunday, January 9th, the world received the devastating news that Bob had passed away.
Many were shocked.
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.
In a statement made to ‘ET’, Bob’s family also confirmed the heartbreaking news.
“We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today,” the statement began .
They continued by saying:
“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.”
In a cruel twist of fate, Bob’s death occurred less than two weeks after another Hollywood icon’s passing — the legendary Betty White.
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.
“This amazing woman was exactly who you wanted her to be,” Bob began. “Razor sharp wit, smart, kind, hilarious, sincere, and so full of love.”
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.
Years later, while the the two of them shared a jet during an ABC press junket, Bob came up with an indecent proposal.
“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?’.”
Without missing a beat, Betty said she’d meet him in the lavatory — as soon as she finished with her Bloody Mary.
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.
Turning his reflection to a more serious matter, Bob reiterated how Betty’s greatest love was always her husband, Allen Ludden.
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 .
“I don’t know what happens when we die,” Bob stated earnestly.
“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.
In this respect, I’m happy to defer to Betty’s expertise in this matter — just like Bob did.
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.
Hopefully, with a little luck, he and Betty White are together right now — sipping Bloody Mary’s in the Great Beyond.
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.
None of us knows what awaits us in the afterlife, but with Bob and Betty guarding the doors — you can bet it’ll be hilarious.
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.
Because one day, far sooner than you’d like to have happened — they’ll be gone.
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.