Grief is one of the few experiences in life that is both entirely universal and deeply personal. Losing a loved one impacts everyone differently, but there are certain truths that many can identify with. For Kelly Rizzo—who lost her husband, beloved comedian Bob Saget, unexpectedly in 2022—her journey with grief has been about as raw and real as it gets. Since his death, Rizzo has spent years processing her loss and recently shared some harsh life lessons she’s learned since becoming a widow. Fans are truly resonating with her words.
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Among her ten takeaways, Rizzo shares universally accepted truths like “grief is not linear” and “grief is not one size fits all.” But she also opened up about some lesser-discussed realities, such as how being asked “how are you?” can feel more frustrating than comforting, and how easy it is to become jealous of people who have their own version of the person you lost.
Her candid reflections struck a deep chord with followers, many of whom shared their own experiences and messages of empathy.
“All of this is so spot on,” noted one follower.
“Your husband was a big part of my childhood. I still watch Full House for comfort. He was such a light in this world. I am so sorry for your loss,” comforted another.
“Definitely very helpful, no matter the reason for the grieving. Wishing you continued learning and love,” added another.
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Saget died on January 9, 2022, unexpectedly from blunt head trauma. He was found in his hotel room around 4 p.m. while on tour for his stand-up act. The medical examiner concluded that he likely hit his head, thought nothing of it, and then went to sleep, where the injury tragically became fatal.
In the years since, Rizzo has founded a grief-support community called Comfort Club, an immersive membership-based space that helps people navigate different forms of loss—whether from death, divorce, breakups, or even job changes. Members can attend monthly virtual meetups featuring celebrity and guest Q&A sessions, join live Comfort Food Sunday cooking events, and gain VIP access to retreats and special gatherings.
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Rizzo emphasizes that she isn’t a therapist, but simply someone who wanted to create a safe, supportive space rooted in shared experience. For anyone seeking personalized help, she reminds followers to seek clinical guidance from a licensed professional.
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