Bob Saget, Original Host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, Dies at Age 65

At age 65, Bob Saget was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday (9 Jan) in Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.

Prior to his death, Saget had been on his I Don’t Do Negative comedy tour, performing a two-hour set in Jacksonville, Florida, expressing that he was “happily addicted to this shit [comedy stand-up]” in the tweet, while smiling in the attached photograph.

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Bob Saget had been pronounced dead upon discovery, and while his cause of death is still unknown, detectives confirmed that there were “no signs of foul play or drug use.”

His family has also stepped forward to affirm the fact that Bob Saget has indeed passed away.

They told USA TODAY in a statement: “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.

“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.”

In Remembrance

Robert Lane Saget was born in Philadelphia on 17 May 1956, to his father, Benjamin who was a supermarket executive, and to his mother, Rosalyn who was a hospital administrator.

When Saget was younger, he aspired to be a doctor, but his Honours English Teacher, Elaine Zimmerman, recognised his creative potential and urged him towards the show business.

Since then, Bob Saget had only forged an unforgettable and hilarious career for himself, sharing laughter with the world through his works.

Bob Saget was best known for his role in an American sitcom called Full House as Danny Tanner, a widowed father of three girls, that ran from 1987 to 1995 for eight full seasons.

He later did a reprise of this iconic role in Fuller House from 2016 to 2020, when Netflix picked up the sitcom again for a reboot.

In between, he was the host of America’s Funniest Home Videos from 1989 to 1997.

Just from his two most notable works, Saget’s absolute devotion and love for comedy can be seen.

He loved making people laugh, and he was great at it too.

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Outpour of Grief

Upon learning of the news of Saget’s untimely death, the words “Bob Saget” has gone trending on Twitter with 505,000 tweets and growing.

Many of his old colleagues, television hosts, and actors who had known the 65-year-old comedian offered their condolences.

John Stamos, who had starred beside him in Full House, offered an online tribute too, saying that, “I am broken. I am gutted. I am in complete and utter shock. I will never have another friend like him. I love you so much Bobby.”

Candace Cameron Bure, who portrayed his oldest daughter D. J. Tanner-Fuller in the Fuller House, expressed her condolences: “I don’t know what to say. [broken-hearted emoji] I have no words. Bob was one of the best human beings I’ve ever known in my life. I loved him so much.”

 

Jon Steward, the old host of the Daily Show, had been at a loss of words at his passing too.

Bob Saget’s death has certainly taken many aback by surprise.

Alas, death has never spared anyone; sometimes it comes abruptly, or slowly, but it has taken another amazing person from this world, nonetheless.

“I really love making people laugh,” Bob Saget once said.

Therefore, in honour of this man, smile despite the tears and grief. Remember him for his best moments where he made your sides hurt from laughter, and that beautiful smile on his face.

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