Bob Saget

From Yahoo:

“Bob Saget, beloved TV dad, dead at 65”

Bob Saget, who played Full House dad Danny Tanner, has died. He was 65. "We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today," the Saget family said in a statement obtained by Yahoo Entertainment on Sunday. "He was everything to us and we want you to know how much he loved his fans, performing live and bringing people from all walks of life together with laughter." It continued, "Though we ask for privacy at this time, we invite you to join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world." At just after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Orange County, Fla., Sheriff's Department deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, where the actor and comedian was found unresponsive in his hotel room. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the medical examiner.  Saget had been on the road doing a comedy tour with dates schedule through June. On Saturday night, he was in Jacksonville — and he posted after the show.

Saget became a TV star playing the widowed father of three girls on Full House. It initially ran from 1987 to 1995. A reboot, Fuller House, was on from 2016 to 2020. Bob Saget, center, played Danny Tanner on Full House and later Fuller House. HIs character was a widower and the father of three girls — from left, Michelle (played by twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and D.J. (Candace Cameron Bure) — who had his friend, Joey (Dave Coulier) and the girls' Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) move in to help raise them.

Some of the cast members have posted tributes: I am broken. I am gutted. I am in complete and utter shock. I will never ever have another friend like him. I love you so much Bobby. — John Stamos (@JohnStamos) January 10, 2022 My heart is broken. I love you, Bob. Your forever brother, Dave. — Dave Coulier (@DaveCoulier) January 10, 2022 I don’t know what to say 💔. I have no words. Bob was one of the best humans beings I’ve ever known in my life. I loved him so much. — Candace Cameron Bure (@candacecbure) January 10, 2022

He also hosted America's Funniest Home Videos and provided the voice of the future Ted Mosby on How I Met Your Mother. His comedy act was a contrast to wholesome Danny Tanner.  Saget was married to his second wife Kelly Rizzo since 2018. He has three adult children with his first wife, Sherri Kramer. Social media tributes have been pouring in following the news, including many which note how "warm," "nice" and "kind" he was in addition to, of course, being funny: Bob Saget… Just the funniest and nicest… — Jon Stewart (@jonstewart) January 10, 2022 Sad day for comedy world. — Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) January 10, 2022 Bob Saget was as lovely a human as he was funny. And to my mind, he was hilarious. We were close friends and I could not have loved him more. — Norman Lear (@TheNormanLear) January 10, 2022 Four decades of friendship. Had Thanksgiving with Bob once when we were coming up. He cooked the turkey but had no idea you were supposed to take the innards out. We completely lost it. Do us a favor Bob and stay outta hell so we can talk shit again someday. Love you, my friend.  — George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace) January 10, 2022 Sail on my friend Bob Saget With your huge heart and abject lunacy,my condolences to his daughters & other family — Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) January 10, 2022 OMG! RIP @bobsaget. What a warm kind man we lost. The world has lost one of the nicest.  — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) January 10, 2022 Bob was at my house in October interviewing me for a documentary. He was sharp and dark and funny as always and we were gonna catch up over coffee when he was done editing and now I’m crying FUCK #RIPBobSaget  — Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) January 10, 2022 I’ll miss Bob Saget so much. He was as kind as he was funny. — Nikki Glaser (@NikkiGlaser) January 10, 2022 I am extremely saddened to just hear of the passing of my friend Bob Saget. You were always hilarious and kind. You made my life and so many other peoples lives better Bob. Rest In Peace. — Tom Green (@tomgreenlive) January 10, 2022 There wasn’t a kinder person in Hollywood than Bob Saget. I am having trouble wrapping my head around this. I do not want to believe this. It’s all too much to handle. — Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 10, 2022 I’m so shocked at @bobsaget’s passing. One of the most kind & thoughtful people I’ve ever come across & he just happened to be one of the funniest on the planet. I will miss you so much Bob. Love you dear friend. I’m so sorry @kellyrizzo. And so sorry to the rest of the family. — Joel McHale (@joelmchale) January 10, 2022 I wanna share the voice texts I'm listening to that we were leaving each other this week. I'm laughing and crying. Im beyond sad. I can not believe this. I loved you Sag. We all did. — Dane Cook (@DaneCook) January 10, 2022 Damn it @bobsaget you left your body I’ll forever celebrate your genius, your giant heart, and joy for life. Thank you for helping me through the inevitable sadness of life with comedy. At least now you can hang with Rodney & Don again Love you forever — Seth Green (@SethGreen) January 10, 2022 Devastated by the loss of my friend @bobsaget. He was not just funny, but truly one of the good guys. I love this picture. Hopefully, they are laughing together 💔 pic.twitter.com/07CSy2CoHY — Melissa Rivers (@MelRivers) January 10, 2022 Oh Bob… you started my TV Dad and then as I became a comic you became my friend.. So sorry to hear of your passing.. but you will live on through your shows.. now make God laugh. 🙏🏽🙏🏾 #bobsaget — Loni Love (@LoniLove) January 10, 2022 Still in shock. I just spoke with Bob a few days ago. We stayed on the phone as usual making each other laugh. RIP to friend, comedian & fellow Aristocrat Bob Saget. pic.twitter.com/TDKT8JoULq — Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) January 10, 2022

^ This is so sad. I used to watch him all the time on “Full House” and on “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” ^

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