John Stamos reveals 'angel' Bob Saget appeared at hospital bedside after DUI arrest

John Stamos has revealed how his late Full House co-star Bob Saget became his “angel” during one of the darkest periods of his life – recalling how the comedian appeared at his hospital bedside following a drink-driving arrest that led him to seek treatment for alcohol addiction.

The 63-year-old actor paid tribute to Bob, who died in 2022 aged 65, while accepting the Bob Saget Legacy Award at the Scleroderma Research Foundation’s Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine fundraiser at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Tuesday (13.10.26.)

John, who played Jesse Katsopolis opposite Bob’s Danny Tanner in the hit American sitcom, described how his friend supported him after his arrest in 2015 and remained a constant presence through personal bereavements and his subsequent recovery.

The actor told the audience: “There are a lot of things you don’t get anymore when you lose someone like Bob Saget.”

He added: “I know that sounds simple, but he didn’t just love people. He made absolute sure that they knew it, whether they wanted to know it or not.”

The actor then recalled the night he was arrested for driving under the influence while travelling to meet Bob at a restaurant in Los Angeles.

John said: “And in 2015, I was at the lowest point in my life. One night I was on my way to meet Bob at the Palm and I got arrested for a DUI and I ended up in the hospital. And when I woke up, I saw a bright light and there was a figure standing over me.”

He continued: “And for a second I thought I died. I thought it was heaven and it was God. I started to focus and it wasn’t God, it was Bob. And knowing Bob the way I do, I immediately checked to see if my zipper was down.”

The remark prompted a moment of humour in a speech that also addressed John's struggles with addiction and the support he received from his longtime friend.

John said: “But that night Bob was as close to an angel as I’ve ever known. No judgment, no lecture, just concern and love.”

John entered a 30-day substance abuse treatment programme in July 2015, following the arrest.

He later discussed his alcohol addiction, treatment and recovery in his memoir, If You Would Have Told Me, which was published in 2023.

The actor also spoke about Bob's support during other difficult periods, including the deaths of his parents.

John said: “He was there when my life fell apart and he was there when my life finally came back together.”