Bob Saget: US actor died of head injury

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Bob Saget in 2019

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A month after the sudden death of Bob Saget, the US actor and comedian's family announced the cause of death.

"Authorities have concluded that Bob died as a result of a head injury," the family said in a statement Wednesday, published by TMZ, The Hollywood Reporter and People, among others.

Accordingly, the actor accidentally hit his head, but did not pay attention to it and then lay down to sleep.

There was no evidence of alcohol or drug use.

Shortly after Saget's death, the Orange County coroner's office in Florida announced that there was nothing to suggest a crime.

Saget, best known for his role on the hit sitcom Full House, was found dead in an Orlando hotel room on January 9.

The standup comedian was on a stage tour in Florida.

Saget was 65 years old.

The comedian has been married to producer Kelly Rizzo since 2018.

He had three adult daughters from his first marriage.

Friends and colleagues including John Stamos, Candace Cameron Bure, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and Jodie Sweetin attended Saget's funeral in Los Angeles.

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