\n\n\n\nDave Coulier on the set of \u201cFull House,\u201d 1987 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n
As Dave navigates the challenges of his health and anticipated the joys of grandparenthood, he once reflected on a passion that had grounded him for decades: aviation.\n\n\n\n
Long before his career in entertainment, the actor was captivated by flying, a fascination that began at a young age.\n\n\n\n Dave Coulier on the set of \u201cFull House,\u201d 1987 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n He recalled in a March 2012 interview, \u201cMy dad had a friend who flew a Cessna 180 at a small uncontrolled field near our home in St. Clair Shores, Mich. When I was just five years old, my father took me along. That first flight on a cold winter day got me hooked on aviation for a lifetime.\u201d\n\n\n\n This early love led him to earn his private pilot\u2019s license as a teenager. When asked about his decision to pursue piloting in another interview, Dave credited his father.\n\n\n\n Dave Coulier on the set of \u201cFull House,\u201d 1988 | Source: Getty Images\n\n\n\n \u201cMy dad had a big influence on me. [\u2026] When I was 17 I\u2019d saved enough money to start flight training,\u201d said the Hollywood star. By then, his commitment had come full circle, and he obtained his license at McKinley Airport, the very place of his first flight with his dad.\n\n\n\n Dave\u2019s passion for flying even wove its way into his work life. At one point, he decided to skip the notorious Los Angeles traffic by flying his plane from Santa Monica to the \u201cFull House\u201d set in Burbank. He recounted, \u201cIt took 12 minutes. [\u2026] But when the studio heard about it, that was the last time.\u201d\n\n\n\n Known for his role as Joey Gladstone, Dave starred in the beloved series from 1987 to 1995. Reflecting on its lasting legacy in a 2020 interview, he shared, \u201c\u2018Full House\u2019 has never been off the air since 1987 and we\u2019ve aired in over 100 countries. It is also streaming, so it\u2019s hard to get away from.\u201d\n\n\n\n He added, \u201cI\u2019ve never wanted to get away from \u2018Full House.\u2019 I adore the show.\u201d This affection brought him back as Uncle Joey in the reboot \u201cFuller House,\u201d which concluded its five-season run on Netflix in 2019. Looking back on the experience, Dave remarked, \u201cThey say you can\u2019t go home again, but we got to go back home.\u201d\n\n\n\n The TV star\u2019s love for \u201cFull House\u201d extended beyond the screen, building lifelong friendships with castmates like Bob Saget and John Stamos\n\n\n\n The two actors celebrated with him at his 2014 wedding to photographer Melissa Bring in Montana. Dave\u2019s son Luc Coulier, who is also a pilot, was his best man, while Melissa handled most of the wedding details, from handmade gift bags to activity guides.\n\n\n\n The couple kept the ceremony short\u2014just \u201csix minutes\u201d\u2014so they could enjoy more time with family and friends. Afterward, Dave shared a heartfelt moment with Saget and Stamos, describing it as \u201ctears of joy\u201d and a brotherly bond.\n\n\n\n Dave\u2019s wife, Melissa, often captures the attention of her social media followers with her vibrant posts, drawing plenty of admiration. In January 2022, she shared a video that had one fan saying, \u201cYou Are Truly AMAZING.\u201d\n\n\n\n By May 2024, Melissa posted another clip featuring a series of outfit changes, sparking more compliments. One follower wrote, \u201cYou can make a trash bag look good. Miss you,\u201d while another added, \u201cYou\u2019re the cutest.\u201d\n\n\n\n In June, she continued to charm her audience with a cheerful snapshot, sitting and smiling warmly, prompting one admirer to comment, \u201cLovely smile.\u201d\n\n\n\n Just as Melissa\u2019s posts light up social media, Dave\u2019s son has also become a favorite with followers. In September 2022, Dave shared a photo of himself and Luc, both dressed in suits and smiling at the camera.\n\n\n\n The picture drew a wave of praise, with one person commenting, \u201cGreat picture of a father and son,\u201d while another remarked, \u201cLuc looks just like you.\u201d Another echoed the sentiment, writing, \u201cSo handsome like you Dave.\u201d\n\n\n\n Beyond the heartwarming father-son moments shared online, Dave has even more to look forward to with his child. Luc and his wife, Alex, are expecting their first child, making the star a soon-to-be grandparent, with the baby due in March 2025.\n\n\n\n Amid the joy of anticipating his first grandchild, Dave shared difficult news on the \u201cToday\u201d show recently. In October 2024, he was diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system.\n\n\n\n His first sign was an unusually large lump in his groin that appeared after a cold, prompting him to think, \u201cI\u2019m either really sick, or my body\u2019s really reacting to something.\u201d\n\n\n\n After noticing the lump, the TV host underwent extensive testing. Although initial results looked normal, a biopsy confirmed non-Hodgkin lymphoma, B-cell lymphoma. While he described the news as \u201ca shock,\u201d Dave remains determined to find joy in life.\n\n\n\n Determined to stay optimistic, the veteran actor is focusing on strength and resilience for his loved ones, especially his wife, Melissa, and his son, Luc.\n\n\n\n Read also\n\n\n\n Reflecting on the impact of his diagnosis, he said, \u201cI looked at how those words affected [Melissa] and I thought, you know what, I\u2019m going to be strong throughout this, not just for me, but I\u2019m going to be strong for her.\u201d\n\n\n\n Finding strength in the bravery of family members who faced cancer, including his late mother, sister, and niece, Dave is inspired to stay strong. Now, with his sister Karen undergoing cancer treatment as well, he relies on her support and humor.\n\n\n\n He shared, \u201cIn four short weeks I\u2019ve gone from a Virgo to a Cancer,\u201d adding with a laugh, \u201cI\u2019m a huge hockey fan. So when they said \u2018You\u2019ve got NHL,\u2019 I thought, \u2018I finally made it to the NHL.’\u201d\n\n\n\n Dave experiences both tough and uplifting days, balancing moments of nausea with bursts of energy. On a recent good day, he enjoyed a skate with friends, appreciating the chance to focus on what he loves.\n\n\n\n With his first grandson on the way, he\u2019s especially excited, saying, \u201cI\u2019ve got to teach him how to play hockey. There\u2019s a lot to look forward to.\u201d\n\n\n\n Through both the challenges and joys, Dave Coulier remains focused on living each day with strength and gratitude. With family by his side and a grandchild on the way, he continues to look forward with optimism and hope.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dave Coulier has reflected on having led an \u201cincredible life\u201d thus far. 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