Dave Coulier Addresses Backlash Over John Stamo’s Bald Cap Photos

Dave Coulier has responded to the backlash over his “Full House” co-star John Stamos wearing a bald cap in an act of solidarity after Coulier announced his cancer diagnosis last week.

“I’m sorry to see a lot of negative comments as I’m just starting my cancer journey,” Coulier wrote in an Instagram post on 19 Nov

“That’s our friendship (me and John) and that’s how we deal with a very tough time,” he continued. “I’m a comedian and it’s humor that drives me. John knows how to cheer me up and I laughed out loud when he arrived wearing a bald cap – like a true loving friend and brother.”

Coulier, 65, added that he had heard from many people who will check in with their doctors and undergo mammograms, colonoscopies and prostate exams after he announced his stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis TODAY, 13 Nov.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that starts in the lymphatic system, according to the Mayo Clinic.

“I still get to laugh in the face of adversity,” Coulier said. “When I lost my sister, Sharon, my mother, Arlen, and my niece, Shannon, to cancer, we tried to stay positive and we made each other laugh through the worst. I choose to spread the word about early detection of cancer to help people. It’s just who I am.”

He added: “I wish nothing but love for you all.”

Coulier’s response came less than 24 hours after he and Stamos, 61, has posted a number of photos on Instagram where Stamos was wearing a bald cap alongside an actual bald Coulier.

In one photo, Stamos is seen shaving Coulier’s head, and in another, the duo pose with Coulier’s wife, Melissa Coulier.

“Nothing like throwing on a bald cap and using some Photoshop skills to show love and solidarity with my brother @dcoulier,” Stamos wrote in the caption. “You handle this with so much strength and positivity – it’s inspiring. I know you will get through this and I am proud to stand with you every step of the way. I love you.”

While many of the comments supported Stamos’ comical gesture, other social media users expressed dismay Stamos doesn’t shave his head.

But the friendship between Joey Gladstone and Uncle Jesse appears to be just as strong in real life as it was on “Full House” after Coulier shook off the negativity surrounding his cancer journey.

Coulier said in his TODAY interview that he remained optimistic about his prognosis and that his cure rate is up to 90% since his cancer had not spread to his bone marrow.

“It’s very treatable,” he said.

TODAY’s Al Roker, who has also had cancer, went in for a big hug after the segment ended.

“We’re old friends,” Coulier said. “There’s a lot of love in this room.”

This article was originally published on TODAY.com