American comedian Bob Saget, best known for his role in the 1980s-90s sitcom "La Fête à la maison," was found dead in a Florida hotel room, his family said on Sunday.
“Devastated, we confirm that our dear Bob is dead today,” the actor's family announced in a statement released by People magazine.
"He was everything to us and we want to tell you how much he loved his fans, playing in public and bringing people from all walks of life together through laughter."
Bob Saget, 65, was found unconscious in a room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.
The circumstances of death remain unclear.
"No sign of crime or drug use" was found, police said.
The Olsen sisters say they are devastated
The comedian was touring the country and, hours before the news of his death was announced, tweeted about his enjoyment of performing his show in Jacksonville.
“Loved the show tonight at @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville.
An enthusiastic audience.
Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for part one.
I didn't know I did a 2 hour set tonight.
Glad to be addicted to this shit again.
Look on BobSaget.com for my dates in 2022, ”the comedian wrote.
Loved tonight's show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville.
Appreciative hearing.
Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening.
I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight.
I'm happily addicted again to this shit.
Check https://t.co/nqJyTiiezU for my dates in 2022. pic.twitter.com/pEgFuXxLd3
- bob saget (@bobsaget) January 9, 2022
Bob Saget, 65, rose to fame playing Danny Tanner, a widowed father of three daughters, whose twins played by sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, in the soap opera "La Fête à la maison".
The sitcom, which aired from 1987 to 1995, was the subject of a sequel on Netflix between 2016 and 2020, focusing on one of the girls, DJ Tanner.
Tributes abounded from the cast of the series.
In a statement relayed by American media, the Olsen sisters said they were "deeply saddened" by this disappearance.
“Bob was the most loving, compassionate and generous man,” they wrote, adding, “he will continue to be by our side to guide us as graciously as he always has”.
"I will never have another friend like him"
" I am devasted.
I am devastated.
I am completely and totally in shock.
I will never have another friend like him.
I love you so much Bobby, "tweeted John Stamos, who played the very present brother-in-law in" La Fête à la maison ".
Candace Cameron Bure, who played the oldest daughter in the series, reacted on Twitter: “I have no words.
Bob was one of the best human beings I have ever known.
I loved him so much ”.
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
Bob Saget was also the narrator's voice-over in the "How I met your mother" series and appeared numerous times, playing his own role, in "Entourage" from 2005 to 2010.