Bob Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo, commemorates her husband on the one year anniversary of his death.
The 43-year-old tour guide shared a series of loving photos and videos from their life together on Instagram on Monday to pay tribute to the man she was married to for four years.
The still-grieving video artist wrote a heartfelt tribute to the late comedian, who was just 65 when he died of head trauma in his hotel room in Orlando, Fla., after apparently hitting the back of the head with something.
In Memoriam: Bob Saget’s widow, Kelly Rizzo, commemorates her husband on the one year anniversary of his death. The tour operator, 43, shared a series of loving photos and videos from their life together as a tribute to the man she was married to for four years
‘A year. Our hearts are so heavy. How could I not have spoken to or seen my beloved husband for a whole year?’ She wrote.
Kelly said she accepted the “reality” of his death, but it “still seems unreal when I see photos or videos of him so full of life.”
She performed Ben Folds’ song, The Luckiest, under the video, explaining that it was one of Bob’s favorite songs and the theme summed up her feelings.
“But there’s one thing I carry with me every day that makes this survivable,” she continued. “I AM THE HAPPIEST. I’m the happiest that I got to be his wife. I am extremely fortunate to have had the privilege of living with his warmth, laughter, brilliance and love.”
Head trauma: The comedian was just 65 when he died of head trauma in his hotel room in Orlando, Florida, after apparently hitting the back of his head with something
Happiest: I am happiest to have had the privilege of being his wife,” Kelly wrote. “I’m happiest that I got to live with his warmth, his laughter, his brilliance and his love.”
In an essay for People, Kelly wrote, “Complicated, brilliant, compassionate, hilarious, neurotic, headstrong, loving, gorgeous, complex, determined, loyal and sweet. He taught me so much about how to be a better person, how to love yourself and others more fully.”
She also wrote about the support she had from Bob’s daughters Aubrey, 36, Lara, 33, and Jennifer, 30, to cope with the pain of his loss, telling People they are “true miracles and angels and.” the gratitude I have that we have for each other is immeasurable.’
She also opened up about the Full House star’s kindness towards others.
Kelly encouraged fans who want to honor the late stand-up comedian to make a donation to the Scleroderma Research Foundation. Bob’s sister Gay died at the age of 47 from the autoimmune disease, which causes hardening of the skin and, in more severe cases, also affects the organs.
Full life: “Some people can live 1,000 lives and never live as full a life as he did,” the grieving widow shared. “And I have to say: Well done. You really won life, darling’
The A Stand Up Guy star raised more than $35 million for the charity during his lifetime.
Kelly finished the reminiscence and expressed her admiration for the man she loved.
“Some people can live 1,000 lives and never live as fully as he did. And I have to say: Well done. You really won life, darling. And because of that I will be forever grateful to him and all the endless love he gave me until my last day.
Donations: Kelly encouraged fans who want to honor the late stand-up comedian to make a donation to the Scleroderma Research Foundation. Bob’s sister Gay died at the age of 47 from the autoimmune disease that causes hardening of the skin and organs
Former Full House co-stars Dave Coulier, 63, and Candace Cameron Bure, 43, posted their own tributes.
Dave wrote about how they hit it off when they first met and how they became brothers.
“Sometime today I’m going to think about how much I miss him and I’m going to shed a few tears. Then I hear Bob’s voice and it makes me laugh. Enjoy life’s gifts while they’re still here with you.”
Brothers: Full House co-star Dave Coulier, 63, wrote about how they hit it off the moment they first met and how brothers became. “Sometime today I’m going to think about how much I miss him and I’m going to shed a few tears. Then I will hear Bob’s voice and it will make me laugh.
Candace posted a flashback photo and wrote about reminiscing about the good times with her TV dad. “I stayed up for hours watching videos of Bob on my phone. Videos I couldn’t watch a year ago because it hurt too much.”
“They made me laugh last night,” she explained. “They comforted me and warmed my heart. I watched her over and over and laughed so hard. I miss him so much and am grateful that he was my friend for so many years. I love you Bob❤️.”
They both ended their messages by urging readers to “hug… like Bob.”
Flashback: Candace posted a flashback photo and wrote about just now reminiscing about the good times with her TV dad. “I stayed up for hours watching videos of Bob on my phone. Videos I couldn’t watch a year ago because it hurt too much.
Hug: Both Candace and Dave encouraged their friends and fans to “hug… like Bob”