American comedian Bob Saget, best known for his role in the 1980s-90s sitcom
Home Party
, was found dead in a Florida hotel room, his family announced on Sunday (January 9th). "
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, often referred to as "
America's daddy
," was found unconscious in a room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Fla., 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 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.
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
House Party
. 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.
“
I am devastated. 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 on the show, reacted on Twitter: “
I have no words. Bob was one of the best human beings I have ever known. I loved him so much
”.
Bob Saget was also the voice over of the narrator in the series
How I met your mother
and appeared on numerous occasions, playing his own role, in
Entourage
, from 2005 to 2010. Born in 1956 in Philadelphia, the actor had three daughters with his first wife Sherri Kramer Saget before remarrying Kelly Rizzo.
“
Still in shock
,” comedian Gilbert Gottfried tweeted, “
I spoke to Bob only a few days ago.
We stayed on the phone as usual, making each other laugh.
RIP to a friend, a comedian and a colleague Aristocrat
”, a reference to a type of jokes without taboos in American stand-ups.
Far from the image of the ideal father of the series, his one-man shows indeed used a much more daring humor.
“
Bob Saget was an actor we adored and who pushed the limits.
He will be missed
”, greeted the television channel Comedy Central on its Twitter account.
“
Deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of comedian Bob Saget.
Loved by millions like America's daddy, he was a regular presence in our living rooms, bringing us the funniest videos and endless giggles.
He's gone too soon, like so many brilliant souls , ”
Star Trek
actor George Takei
wrote .
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