Dave Coulier is speaking out after social media criticism over his friend and Full House co-star John Stamos wearing a bald cap in support of him during his cancer battle. Coulier, who recently revealed he is battling stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, said Stamos’ lighthearted gesture was a symbol of their close bond and shared humor amid trying times.
In a statement, Coulier said, “I’m sorry to see a bunch of negative comments as I’ve just begun my cancer journey. It’s our friendship (me and John), and this is how we are handling a very tough time.” The actor and comedian noted that humor has always been his way of coping, especially during moments of great difficulty, and Stamos’ playful tribute provided much-needed levity. “John knows how to cheer me up and I laughed out loud when he arrived wearing a bald cap—being a true loving friend and brother,” Coulier added.
The former Full House star, 65, emphasized that the focus should remain on cancer awareness and the importance of health screenings. Coulier shared that since revealing his diagnosis, he has heard from many people inspired to schedule mammograms, colonoscopies, and prostate exams. “Early detection meant everything in my case,” he said, noting the critical impact of catching cancer early.
Coulier also reflected on how cancer has personally affected his life, recalling the loss of his sister, Sharon, at age 36 during the 1991-92 season of Full House, as well as his niece, Shannon, who passed away from breast cancer at just 29. He also lost his mother, Arlen, to the disease. “I’m still going to laugh in the face of adversity,” he stated. “When I lost my sister, mother, and niece to cancer, we tried to stay positive and made each other laugh through the worst of it.”
John Stamos, known for playing Uncle Jesse on Full House, recently posted photos of himself wearing the bald cap alongside Coulier, calling his longtime friend “my bro” and praising him for showing strength during this difficult period. Stamos also expressed gratitude for Coulier’s wife, Melissa Bring, describing her as a “true lifeline.”
Coulier, who has undergone three surgeries and one round of chemotherapy so far, explained how quickly everything unfolded after his diagnosis. “I’m still really, really busy with life stuff,” he told Today, stressing the importance of listening to his body while balancing rest and activity.
