America’s favorite TV dadBob Sagetdied Sunday at age 65.
The star of ABC’s “Full House”Netflix’s spinoff “Fuller House”He was discovered unresponsive in his hotel room at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Florida, on Sunday morning. According to policeHe was then declared dead at the scene.
The comedian’s family said in a statement Sunday to USA TODAY that they were “devastated”To confirm the star’s passing.
“Our beloved Bob passed away today,”The statement was as follows: “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.”
The family asked for privacy during this time but invited fans to “join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world.”
Saget not only stole people’s hearts as the quirky widowed father Danny Tanner on “Full House” from 1987 to 1995, but he also captivated America’s TV screens as the wisecracking host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” from 1989 to 1997.
Bob Saget dies:The beloved TV dad and comedian on ‘Full House,’ and ‘Fuller House was 65
Fellow “Full House” “Fuller House”Co-stars and celebrity friends paid tribute on social media to the comedian.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who shared the role of Michelle, Saget’s charismatic TV daughter, said in a statement to USA TODAY that he was the “most loving, compassionate and generous man.”
“We are deeply saddened that he is no longer with us but know that he will continue to be by our side to guide us as gracefully as he always has,”Ashley and Mary-Kate remained. “We are thinking of his daughters, wife and family and are sending our condolences.”
John Stamos played Danny’s brother in-law and Uncle Jesse.BereavementHis friend wrote that he was “broken” “gutted.”
“I am in complete and utter shock,” Stamos tweeted. “I will never ever have another friend like him. I love you so much Bobby.”
Saget also starred alongside Lori Loughlin (as Aunt Becky), Dave Coulier (Uncle Joey) and his TV daughters Candace Cameron (D.J.Jodie Sweetin (Stephanie)
“My heart is broken,” Coulier posted on Twitter. “I love you, Bob.”
“Your forever brother, Dave,”Coulier signed his tribute.
Candace Cameron Bure said on social media she had “no words.”
“I don’t know what to say,” She posted on Twitter. “I have no words. Bob was one of the best humans beings I’ve ever known in my life. I loved him so much.”
Cameron Bure was back as D.J. in 2016. For more information, click here “Fuller House,”Following her life as a widowed woman with sister Stephanie at her side. Throughout the series, Saget, Coulier, and Stamos appeared.
Kat Dennings, who starred in the sitcom 2001 alongside Saget “Raising Dad,”We reminisce about our past “his TV daughter for one season”How it works “kind and protective”The actor was. “So sorry for his family,”She added, calling him “the” “loveliest man.”
“I just can’t believe it,” In another tweet, the actress wrote:. “What a wonderful guy. He always went out of his way to make me comfortable and talked nonstop about his kids. Such a loss.”
“Seinfeld” actor Jason Alexander Shared on Twitter: “I know that people lose loved ones, good people, every day. No one gets a pass. But the loss of Bob Saget hits deep. If you didn’t know him, he was kind and dear and cared about people deeply. He was the definition of ‘a good egg.’ Too soon he leaves.”
Norman Lear, television director and writer WriteSaget 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.”
Whoopi Goldberg made a tribute to the comedian and sent her condolences.
“Sail on my friend Bob Saget,” Goldberg Write on social mediaHe deserves our appreciation. “huge heart and abject lunacy.”
Billy Crystal WriteSaget: “I’m shocked and saddened to learn that Bob Saget is gone. A great friend and one of the funniest and sweetest people I have ever known. My love to his beautiful family.”
“Just the funniest and nicest …” Jon Stewart, comedian.
George Wallace, Comedian, Reflects on His “four decades of friendship”Saget
“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,”He was able to recall. “Love you, my friend.”
Television host Andy Cohen wrote: “He had the biggest heart and wore it on his sleeve. He was so generous with his feelings. A mensch.”
“Comedy and tragedy are so close together and today they collided,”Howie Mandel of Saget died. “I love you @bobsaget.”
Gilbert Gottfried, who was in the 2005 documentary/stand-up comedy “The Aristocrats” with Saget, wrote he was “still in shock”The latest news.
“I just spoke with Bob a few days ago,” He added. “We stayed on the phone as usual making each other laugh. RIP to friend, comedian & fellow Aristocrat Bob Saget.”
Jim Carrey So called Saget “beautiful”On social media, share a black-and white photo of the couple during their younger years.
“He had a big, big heart and a wonderfully warped comic mind,”He wrote. “He gave the world a lot of joy and lived his life for goodness’ sake.”
Penn Jillette, actor and magician, spoke out about Saget “would have wanted something tweeted that was really funny and in very bad taste.”
“I can’t do that,” He added. “I’m just so sad. Bob was just great on every level and we will all miss him.”
Jamie Lee Curtis, Actress Tribute paidReflect on the actor “one of the funniest nights of my life. in the early 90’s “In a limousine heading downtown with @TheRichardLewis @DaveCoulier and Saget
“Wherever he goes, people will laugh!”” she wrote.
Comedian Joel McHale said he was “Saget’s passing shocked Saget.
“One of the most kind & thoughtful people I’ve ever come across & he just happened to be one of the funniest on the planet,” McHale wrote. “I will miss you so much Bob. Love you dear friend.”
CBS’s series “How I Met Your Mother”,” Saget voiced the narrator, the grown-up Ted (played by Josh Radner).
Radner reflected on Saget being the “For nine years, an older, wiser “me” (HIMYM).” calling him the “”The kindest, lovingliest, most supportive man I know.”
“The most easy person to be with,” Radner wrote in a lengthy Twitter thread. “A mensch among mensches.”
Radnor remembered the imposter syndrome he felt when the show started and how Saget helped him overcome those struggles. “This man that I’d delighted in seeing on TV for years cheering me on, letting me know I had a right to be there… I can’t overstate how meaningful his words were,” he said.
“There are people who leave the earth and you’re haunted by all the things you didn’t tell them, all the love that was unexpressed,” Radnor continued. “Luckily that wasn’t the case with Bob. We adored each other and we told each other.”
“I’m endlessly grateful that HIMYM brought Bob Saget into my life. I’ll hear his voice in my head for the rest of my days,” he concluded his thread, with a photo of the two smiling together.
In a statement to USA TODAY, the ABC network said they were “deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our friend and colleague, Bob Saget, who will always be a member of the ABC family.”
“Whether playing a loving father on ‘Full House’ or hosting the early years of ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ with his signature wit and charm, Bob always knew how to connect with families through heart and humor,” the statement continued. “Our thoughts are with his family as we mourn the passing of such an incredibly gifted comedian and talent.”
Warner Bros. Television, which produced both “Full House” and Fuller House,” said in a statement to USA TODAY they were mourning the “tragic loss of our dear friend.”
“Bob was a father figure to many worldwide,” the statement read.
