Candace Cameron Bure Pays Tribute To Bob Saget With Rare Photos

Candace Cameron Bure is honoring Bob Saget in a deeply personal way. The actress took to Instagram this week to share a carousel of never-before-seen throwback photos alongside her late "Full House" TV dad, marking another emotional moment of remembrance nearly four years after his sudden death. The post featured candid memories spanning decades, from early "Full House" days to behind-the-scenes moments that showed just how close the two remained long after the cameras stopped rolling.

Bure famously portrayed D.J. Tanner, the oldest daughter of Saget’s Danny Tanner, on "Full House" from 1987 to 1995. What began as a scripted father-daughter relationship quickly grew into a genuine lifelong bond. That connection carried over decades later when the duo reunited for "Fuller House," which streamed on Netflix from 2016 to 2020.

“I miss you. Not just today, but every day,” Candace Cameron Bure wrote in the caption, tagging Bob Saget and adding heart emojis, a simple message that resonated loudly with fans and former castmates alike. Kelly Rizzo commented on the post, writing that Saget “sure loved” Bure, while others praised the rare throwback images and shared how much Saget’s legacy still resonates.

Additional messages poured in from fans who grew up watching the duo on television, with many calling the photos “beautiful memories” and thanking Bure for continuing to honor Saget’s life and impact.

Saget was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando four years ago while on a nationwide stand-up comedy tour. Authorities later ruled out foul play, determining that the comedian suffered blunt head trauma after an accidental fall. At the time of his death, Saget had just kicked off the tour and had enthusiastically shared praise for his most recent performance online only hours earlier, making the loss all the more shocking for fans and loved ones.

"The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma," the Saget family said in February 2022. "They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep. No drugs or alcohol were involved."

"Now that we have the final conclusions from the authorities' investigation, we felt it only proper that the fans hear those conclusions directly from us," they added. "As we continue to mourn together, we ask everyone to remember the love and laughter that Bob brought to this world, and the lessons he taught us all: to be kind to everyone, to let the people you love know you love them, and to face difficult times with hugs and laughter."

In the days following Bob Saget’s death, the "Full House" cast came together to honor the man they considered family, releasing a joint statement alongside series creator Jeff Franklin. “Bob made us laugh until we cried,” the statement read. “Now our tears flow in sadness, but also with gratitude for all the beautiful memories of our sweet, kind, hilarious, cherished Bob. He was a brother to us guys, a father to us girls, and a friend to all of us.”

Shortly after Bob Saget’s death was confirmed, Candace Cameron Bure reacted publicly, sharing her shock and grief on Twitter. “I don’t know what to say. I have no words. Bob was one of the best human beings I’ve ever known in my life. I loved him so much,” she wrote.

The following day, Bure shared a slideshow of photos featuring herself alongside Bob Saget, offering a raw and emotional caption that underscored the depth of their bond. “I love you sooooo much. I don’t want to say goodbye. 35 years wasn’t long enough,” she wrote.

In the days that followed, Bure continued to honor Saget’s memory, posting another tribute on Instagram where she described the late actor as the emotional center of their "Full House" family. “Oh, Bob. Why’d you have to leave us so soon? We are all family, but you were the glue,” she wrote alongside a photo of the two. “The sticky, messy, squishy, sweet, lovable glue.”

She went on to reflect on just how deeply intertwined their lives had been for decades. “My childhood is wrapped up in you, my formative teenaged years and the rest of adulthood. We’ve always been so deeply connected since the day we met when I was 10 years old,” Bure shared. “You weren’t just like a father, but one of my closest friends in life. This hurts like nothing I’ve ever felt before.”

As Candace continues to share those memories with the world, it's clear that while Bob may be gone, he’s still the backbone of the "Full House" family.