Similalry, she was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 44, and a few years later, she died at the age of 47. Furthermore, Gay died in 1985 due to the autoimmune disease scleroderma.
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The movie has periodically been rerun on various TV networks and is available on DVD and VHS for a $20 donation at the Scleroderma Research Foundation.Īn extra feature of the movie was that it included a cameo appearance by Scleroderma Research Foundation founder Sharon Monsky. Gay Saget is the sister of Bob Saget, a tenacious activist for the Scleroderma Research Foundation, inspired by his sister, Gay.
The original airing achieved the top Nielsen ratings for the time slot. His sister, Gay Saget, passed away from the disease in 1994 at the age of 47. BROTHERLY LOVE In memory of his late sister Gay, Saget became a tireless advocate for the Scleroderma Research Foundation.
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Other cast members included Tracy Nelson and Chris Demetral.ĭana Delany had to have some significant prosthetic makeup applied to simulate the various degrees of disfigurement the main character, Hope, experienced as a result of the disease. Full House alum Bob Saget discussed the healing power of laughter during his final interview, which was pre-taped weeks before he died, age 65, on Sunday. Over the weekend, Full House actress Candace Cameron Bure posted a photo. Based on Saget's sister Gay, the movie showed the experience of a young woman fatally afflicted with the disease scleroderma. Saget first supported the non-profit in 1991, and then became an outspoken advocate after his sister Gay was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune disease just a year later.
1419 Pendrell Street, Vancouver, British ColumbiaĮnglish Bay Beach, Vancouver, British Columbiaįor Hope is a 1996 American made-for-television drama film starring Dana Delany and directed by Bob Saget. Bob Saget and Dave Coulier also shared funny shots for their pal and co-star's big day.