Candace Cameron Bure Shares Heartbreaking Tribute to Her Father-in-Law After His Death: He’s ‘Forever in Our Hearts'

Mar. 15, 2025

Candace Cameron Bure and Vladimir Bure.Photo:Candace Cameron Bure/instagram

Candace Cameron Bure/instagram

Candace Cameron Bureis paying tribute to her late father-in-law, Vladimir Bure.

Candace, 48, announced the death of her husbandValeri Bure’s father in anInstagrampost on Wednesday, Sept. 4. According to theNHL, Bure died on Tuesday, Sept. 3. He was 73.

Her post included an older photo of Vladimir with his two sons, Pavel Bure and Valeri, to whom Candace has been married for 28 years.

“Our hearts are broken as we grieve the loss of Val’s dad Vladimir Bure. I loved this man so very much. To me, he represented not only the gift of life (my husband) that I am forever grateful for, but one of strength, dedication, motivation, resilience, willpower and love. In my mind, he was the epitome of each of those words, a little bit super human in some way,” she wrote.

Vladimir Bure.Candace Cameron Bure/instagram

Along with photos from his youth, theFuller Housestar included two photos alongside her father-in-law. One was a sweet picture of them embracing, while the other showed them dancing.

“He was a proud father, grandfather, husband and dedicated coach. Most of all, I know how much he loved his family. Thank you for praying for all of the Bure family as we grieve ❤️‍🩹💔🙏🏻. We love you Vladimir ♥️, and you’ll forever be in our hearts,” Candace concluded.

Candace Cameron Bure and Vladimir Bure.Candace Cameron Bure/instagram

“We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your father-in-law, Candace," the comment read. “Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you strength, comfort, and peace as you navigate this loss.”

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Candace and Valeri’s daughter,Natasha Valerievna, 26, also paid tribute to her late grandfather on her Sept. 4 Instagram Stories.

“My incredible Dedushka Rest in peace. I have infinite love for you and for giving me my Papa,” she wrote on top of the same photo Candance posted of Valeri and Vladimir. “Dedushka” is the Russian word for “grandpa.”

Candace and Valeri are also parents toLev, 24, andMaksim, 22.

source: people.com