Dave Coulier’s Double Miracle: Cancer-Free and Grandpa in 24 Hours
Don’t roll your eyes yet—this one’s too odd to ignore. In a plot twist that not even primetime sitcom writers could script, Full House alum Dave Coulier hit two emotional jackpots in a single day: learning he’s cancer-free and becoming a grandfather. According to PEOPLE and Parade, the 65‑year‑old actor discovered on Wednesday, March 26, that his brutal bout with stage 3 Non‑Hodgkin’s lymphoma was officially over. Just 24 hours later, his son Luc and daughter-in-law Alex welcomed baby Chance Lee on March 27—cementing it as “an amazing day,” in Coulier’s words.
Coulier spilled the details on the April 18 episode of his How Rude, Tanneritos! podcast with former co-stars Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber. He recapped the roller‑coaster ride that began with an innocent upper respiratory infection last October, which ballooned his lymph nodes and led to the October diagnosis. He told PEOPLE at the time, “I looked at how those words affected [my wife, Melissa] and I thought, ‘You know what? I’m going to be strong for her.’” If that sounds like the kind of “gallows humor” pep talk you’d expect from an ’80s jokester, you’re not wrong—but it clearly worked.
When Coulier got the “all clear” news on March 26, he thought he was done celebrating—until his son’s call dropped the ultimate surprise: “Hey, the baby just was born.” Luc and Alex’s 7‑pound, 6‑ounce bundle of joy arrived in Sacramento, while Dad was still in Michigan. Coulier admits he hasn’t met little Chance Lee in person yet, but promises a “great little baby” is on his calendar later this month. Cynics might say being stuck in Michigan is a poor excuse, but let’s cut the guy some slack—he’s busy riding this emotional high.
If you’re wondering how Coulier managed chemotherapy, family drama and couch potato days without turning the Tanner living room into a sobfest, it all came down to perspective. “You can laugh through the tough times and try and see the glass half full,” he told PEOPLE in November. No word on whether he’s stockpiling party hats or tissues, but given his dedication to turning adversity into stand-up material, expect both.
So there you have it—Dave Coulier, cancer-slaying grandpa, proving that life’s worst curveballs sometimes lead to the sweetest surprises. And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Parade
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