Bob Saget, a name that is well-known to a large generation as “One of” “America’s Dads,”Sunday afternoon, in Florida.
TMZ first reported the news, which the Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. They report that they were called to Orlando’s Ritz-Carlton by Grande Lakes regarding an unresponsive man in a hotel bed.
Saget was declared dead on the spot. Officials claim they did not find any signs of drug or foul play.
The 65-year old was a familiar face on television in the 1980s and 1990s. He is most well-known for his role as Danny Tanner, the loving, wise dad. “Full House,” the show that led off ABC’s “TGIF”Block of family-friendly shows Friday nights. It brought fame to many of its cast members, including Lori Loughlin, John Stamos and the Olsen Twins.
John Stamos tweeted, “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.”
Among his credits, Saget was also the longtime host of America’s Funniest Home Videos and the narrator on “How I Met Your Mother.”
Saget tweeted a photo of him smiling after performing a standup show in Jacksonville on Saturday night. The caption was part. “I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted to this ***t,”It is a reference to performing in front a live audience.
Bob Saget is survived his wife Kelly Rizzo (and three daughters).
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