Kelly Rizzohas found a special way to honor her late husband,Bob Saget.
TheEat Travel Rockblogger, 42,revealed on InstagramMonday that she took the stage at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles on Sunday evening to honor Saget.
The moment was particularly poignant in that it took place at the venue where Saget — who died suddenly on Jan. 9 at age 65 — launched his career as a comedian over 40 years ago.
“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.”
Rizzo added, “Once again, he deserves EVERY bit of all of this love. And follow Bob’s lead and tell your loved ones how much they mean to you every damn day.”
In response to a fan who asked if she “was doing stand-up too” during her tribute, Rizzo replied: “Just a tribute.”
Bob Saget and Kelly Rizzo.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
It was the second event held in Saget’s honor at The Comedy Store this month.
On Jan. 16, just two days after Saget waslaid to restin a private ceremony, it was revealed that a group of Saget’s closest friendsgathered at the iconic venueto pay tribute to the late actor.
On Sunday, Ross, 56, shared more photos fromthe “small impromptu punk rock shiva” with photos of the star-studded guests who attended, including Mayer, Stamos,Dave Chappelle,Jodie SweetinandSaget’s two daughters, Aubrey and Lara.
“We laughed and cried for four hours. Tonight we are doing it again in the Main Room for his friends and family,” Rosswrote on Sunday, before asking fans to donate to theScleroderma Research Foundationto help combat the “terrible disease,” whichSaget’s older sister Gay died fromin 1996.
“Finding a cure is a mission that meant a lot to Bob personally,” Ross added of Saget, who wasa big supporter of the charity.
Bob Saget.Amanda Edwards/Getty
TheFull Housestar was found dead on Jan. 9 in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, one day afterperforming a comedy showoutside of Jacksonville, Florida. Saget’s family laterconfirmed the news of his passing, saying he was “everything” to them.
Rizzo — who met Saget in 2015 andmarried him three years later— previouslyspoke out in a touching tribute. “How lucky was I that I got to be the one to be married to THE MOST INCREDIBLE MAN ON EARTH,” shewrote on Instagram, in part. “I was the one who got to go on this crazy ride with him and be in his life these last 6 years. We had that time to make each other the happiest we’d ever been and change each other’s lives forever.”
Ahead of Saget’s funeral service earlier this month, Ross revealed that the late comedian’s close friendsgathered together at his home to mourn him.
“I spent yesterday in Bob’s kitchen crying, eating and even laughing with his awesome wife Kelly, a few of our close pals and Bob’s wonderful castmates,” Ross wroteon Instagram. “Yes it was a full house but it still felt very very empty without our star.”
Ross and Mayer, 44, later drove topick up Saget’s carfrom the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which he had parked there before traveling to Florida. Additionally, PEOPLE confirmed that the “New Light” singerpaid for a private planeto bring Saget’s body home to California.
Jeff Ross, John Mayer and Bob Saget.Courtesy Jeff Ross Instagram Story
Thanking them for their support, Rizzo said shehad “no words for how much this meant to me.”
“These two men have been holding me up and taking care of me (along with many other incredible people who loved my husband more than anything),” she wrote on Instagram of Ross and Mayer. “But these two, driving our little Prius that Bob left at the airport, home, was such a solid. And I’m happy it gave them some time to ruminate and share their love of Bob with all who watched. The Prius is now home.”
Saget’sautopsy was completedon Jan. 10. The report indicated that “there is no evidence of drug use or foul play” but “the cause and manner of death are pending further studies and investigation.” It could take up to 10-12 weeks to complete the examination period.
source: people.com
