'Full House' star Dave Coulier celebrates being cancer free with 'thank you' to fans
"Full House" star Dave Coulier is celebrating a major victory in his health journey.
Coulier, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2024, is now "cancer free," he confirmed in a statement to Paste BN on Tuesday.
“I’d like to give a heartfelt thank you to family, friends and fans for their continued prayers, love and support throughout my emotional roller coaster ride through cancer," Coulier said. "I’d like to add that throughout my cancer journey, I’ve become very aware of the ingredients, chemicals and materials that are in our foods, clothing and products that are available to consumers."
"I will continue to encourage others to check in with doctors to get early screenings like breast exams, colonoscopies and prostate exams," he added.
In the statement, Coulier said he launched a startup company called AWEAR that is designing an entire line of natural and sustainable clothing, foods and personal hygiene products. Distribution begins later this year. He has also been appointed ambassador for the V Foundation for cancer research and Hockey Fights Cancer.
Dave Coulier 'cancer free' news first shared by Candace Cameron Bure
The news was first revealed by the "Full House" alum's former co-star Candace Cameron Bure on social media Monday. Bure played D.J. Tanner opposite Coulier's fun-loving Joey Gladstone on the ABC sitcom from 1987-95.
"DAVE IS CANCER FREE!!!!", Bure wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of herself with Coulier and his wife, Melissa Coulier. "Join me in celebrating this AMAZING news — let's shower him with all the love in the world! ❤️❤️❤️"
Kelly Rizzo, wife of Coulier and Bure's co-star Bob Saget, who died in 2022, joined the celebration in the comments section. "I knew we would get this good news soon!! We all love you so much, Dave! I know Bob is smiling down big," she wrote.
A representative for Coulier confirmed his cancer status to People magazine. Paste BN has reached out for comment.
Dave Coulier opened up about his condition's process in Monday interview
The news comes after Coulier, 65, opened up about his condition in an interview with Parade published Monday. The comedian told the outlet he had undergone a biopsy for a lymph node in his neck, which came back with "no sign of cancer." He jokingly added, "One of the few times in my life when 'zero' has been a great number to hear."
Coulier's improved health also means he'll be able to be a doting grandfather.
According to Parade, the "Full House" alum's son Luc, who lives in California, welcomed his first child with wife Alex on Thursday. "We'll be making multiple trips to see that little boy," Coulier told the outlet.
Dave Coulier first revealed cancer diagnosis in November
Coulier revealed his cancer diagnosis in November 2024 in an episode of his podcast, "Full House Rewind," and an interview with People.
In the episode of "Full House Rewind," Coulier was wearing a hat, telling viewers he had begun chemotherapy and cut his hair as a "preemptive strike." He said he wanted to talk about his "personal battle" because "cancer has affected nearly all of us," noting he lost his sister, niece and mother to cancer. In the People interview, he revealed his older sister was also battling cancer.
"I saw what they went through, and if I can be even half as strong as they were during their battles, I'm going to put up a pretty good fight," he said on the podcast.
Coulier told People his wife Melissa and his friends devised a "very specific plan" for treatment, and that he received positive news when his bone marrow test came back negative, at which point his "chances of curable went from something low to 90% range."
Contributing: Brendan Morrow and Anna Kaufman, Paste BN