'Full House' alum Candace Cameron Bure continues to maintain faith in beloved co-star Dave Coulier after it was recently announced that the 65-year-old actor was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. There is.
“Cancer diagnosis is very difficult, and when Dave and Melissa passed away, we were devastated.” [Coulier] In an interview with FOX News Digital, Cameron Bure said, “He called and let us all know personally before it was reported. But we know his cancer is very treatable. I know that,” he said. Many people have gone into remission many years later. In that sense, it was like the best diagnosis you could get from shocking news. That feels very hopeful. ”
The actress, who played DJ Tanner for 13 seasons on both Full House and its spinoff Fuller House, had an emotional reaction to the news on Thursday.
“I wasn't shocked for a few weeks because when I heard someone had cancer, I didn't want to accept it, at least not for me,” she said through tears. “You don't want to think about it. You're like, 'Okay, let's go. What do we do? Let's get through this.'” And then when I saw him start losing his hair, it hit me. I received it. ”
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Actor Dave Coulier plays “Uncle Joey” on ABC's hit comedy “Full House.”
Cameron Bure said Courier, known for playing the lovable “Uncle Joey” on the hit ABC sitcom, has an “incredible” outlook and remains “very positive” despite the news. That's what he said.
Other co-stars of the hit drama The Courier have publicly expressed their support for Courier's choice to undergo chemotherapy to fight the malignant tumor, including a bald-headed Courier and a bald hat. This includes fellow actor John Stamos, who posted a photo on social media wearing one. I took the initiative and shaved my head before the treatment started.
The actress told Fox News Digital that her show of support is in constant prayer.
“Dave, I was like, pray every day…We can laugh and we can joke all we want. Dave loves to handle things with humor, which is why we liked John. That’s the reason.” [Stamos] Put on your bald hat. It was great and Dave thought it was funny. [But] I told Dave and Mel that the best way I can support you is to pray for you every day, because you know my faith is strong. And I feel like that's my strength, that's in prayer. So I pray every day. ”
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“I carry [my faith] It's with me wherever I go…my beliefs are who I am. It's the basis of everything. I'm not going to leave my faith on my doorstep…”
Cameron Bure went on to talk about her experience as a woman of faith in Hollywood, telling FOX News Digital that while it can be “difficult,” she feels God has opened many doors for her in the entertainment industry. spoke.
“I carry [my faith] It's with me wherever I go. I don't act on my beliefs to get my career or job. My faith is who I am. It's the basis of everything. When I go to work, I don't leave my faith on my doorstep. Likewise, I don't use my faith to propel myself forward. You need a daily connection with God in every aspect of your life, including your home life and work life, and there is no shame in that. ”
Candace Cameron Bure talked about her difficult year and how she's focusing on her faith this holiday season. (Photo by Melissa Coulier)
But Cameron Bure wasn't always loyal. It was while appearing on “Full House” that she discovered Christianity.
“I think a lot of people don't know that my mother was a Christian, but my father wasn't. So we grew up in families where we went to church and read books from an early age. According to the Bible, our home was not a Christian home, but it was a very moral home. ”
“But that was when I was 12 years old, and that's when my parents started going to church,” she added. “They were having problems in their marriage. They were considering divorce, so a friend of mine encouraged them to go to church and seek counseling through the ministry. And so did my parents. That was the beginning.” [when I was] 12…My young faith was a very childish faith. [but]you know, God loves those children. So what he wants us all to have is childlike faith. ”
That very childish faith is becoming even more prevalent in Hollywood, with several studios, networks, and streaming services prioritizing faith-based content. Cameron Bure told FOX News Digital that he believes the change in content reflects a cultural shift.
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“Faith-based content has been around for quite some time, but it's always been lacking. It's great that they're putting content out there, but we're just elevating it and making it the same quality.” We're at the point where there's a need for it.' Other shows are being considered,” she said. “And that’s guys like Kingdom Story and Angel Studios and Dallas Jenkins, and I’m going to be a part of that. candy rockin the feature film Unsung Hero that came out earlier this year…everybody elevated their game in that way, and it's great that audiences came out for that content. ”
“Full House” alumnus Candace Cameron Bure will star in Great American Family's new holiday movie “A Christmas Less Traveled.” (David Astorga/Great American Family)
“I think there's a growing voice saying we need this content, we need that content, and people are showing that with their money, going to the theaters, and getting healthier. We're paying extra for a channel or a show that we believe is consistent with their moral values, so we're here to create content, and I'm willing to take part in this and take responsibility for that. I'm happy to be a part of it. ”
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The actress, who also serves as chief content officer for Great American Media, continued that this is what she is most passionate about.
“It's something I decided to do and really intended for my entire career,” she said. “So no matter what happens, I'm going to play the long game.”
Cameron Bure is no stranger to being vocal about his strong beliefs, but he's also no stranger to openly talking about his struggles with mental health. This was recently revealed on her podcast. Her long battle with depression.
Recognizing the stigma surrounding mental health among the believer community and in light of Courier's diagnosis, she offers the following advice to those who may be struggling with health issues of any kind: provided.
“If I was diagnosed with cancer, I would still go see a doctor,” she said, encouraging people to seek help when they need it. “God is going to continue to do what God is going to do. He can do miracles in my body. [but] I will continue to go to the doctor while praying and talking with God. ”
“I feel that the stigma that many Christians suffer from is that when it comes to the area of mental health, they often feel ashamed, like they don’t trust God enough. Yet, that’s why I advocate that Go talk to someone, go to therapy, talk about it. If you were sick in any other way, you would go to the doctor. So even if you're depressed, even if you're having anxiety. Whatever it is, go talk to someone.”
FOX News' Stephanie Jiang contributed to this report.
