Bob Saget’s loved ones are keeping his memory alive — the way he would have wanted them to.
On Sunday, the late actor’s family and friendsgathered at The Comedy Storein Los Angeles for a star-studded farewell event in his honor. Saget died suddenly on Jan. 9 at age 65.
“After shedding tears and sharing sincere remembrances of their family member, friend, philanthropist and funnyman Bob Saget at his funeral two weeks ago, it was time for those who loved him most to give him the sendoff he would have truly loved,” Saget’s close friendJohn Stamossaid in a statement shared with PEOPLE.
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“Since Bob left this world mid-joke on a comedy tour, it only felt right to honor his memory in a place where the lights are low, the drinks flow freely, and the gut-punch of pain is overcome with belly laughs of love,” Stamos said of the special space.
A particularly poignant venue, The Comedy Store venue was where Saget launched his career as a comedian over 40 years ago. The sold-out event benefitted theScleroderma Research Foundation, a cause close to his heart. Saget’solder sister Gay diedfrom scleroderma in 1996, inspiring him to advocate for awareness and fundraise for research for the rest of his life.
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Of the tune, he continued, “To quote Saget’s songwriting, ‘My dog licked my balls. I miss him so much because my dog licked my balls.’ While the group cannot vouch for his dog, everyone agreed that they miss Bob so, so very much.”
In addition to organizing the event, Rizzo also took the stage.
“So remember when I said you’ll never see me do standup?? Well I guess I got a couple jokes in but paying tribute to my legendary and incredible husband on stage at @thecomedystore where his career began over 40 years ago was the honor of my life,” Rizzowrote alongside several snapsfrom the comedy tribute event.
“I know it made him smile big (especially making Jim laugh like that- Bob would’ve been like ‘way to go honey, I knew you could do it’),” she went on. “Thank you to everyone who came out last night to support and honor Bob. It means so much to all of us.”
source: people.com
