Hollywood Remembers Bob Saget After Tragic Death: 'A Great Guy And Friend'
By Kristin Myers on January 9, 2022 at 9:49 PM EST
Updated on January 9, 2022 at 9:53 PM EST
"Full House" actor Bob Saget passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. The stand-up comedian was found in his hotel room in Orlando, Florida around 4 PM this afternoon. Police had responded to calls of an unresponsive person and found Saget deceased in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton.
At this time, authorities do not suspect foul play or drug use; however, a cause of death has not been revealed. He was only 65 years old.
Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room. The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case. #BobSaget pic.twitter.com/aB1UKiOlmi
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) January 10, 2022
On Sunday night, friends, colleagues, and fans paid tribute to the late comic, expressing their condolences for the late "America's Funniest Home Videos" host.
Celebrities Pay Tribute To Friend And Colleague Bob Saget
"I am broken. I am gutted," close friend John Stamostweeted. "I am in complete and utter shock. I will never ever have another friend like him. I love you so much Bobby."
Whoopi Goldbergtweeted, "Sail on my friend Bob Saget with your huge heart and abject lunacy, my condolences to his daughters & other family."
"Lost a great guy and friend," Guy Fieritweeted. "RIP Bob Saget."
Still in shock. I just spoke with Bob a few days ago. We stayed on the phone as usual making each other laugh. RIP to friend, comedian & fellow Aristocrat Bob Saget. pic.twitter.com/TDKT8JoULq
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) January 10, 2022
"He had the biggest heart and wore it on his sleeve," Andy Cohentweeted. "He was so generous with his feelings. A mensch. #BobSaget."
Bob Saget was as lovely a human as he was funny. And to my mind, he was hilarious. We were close friends and I could not have loved him more. pic.twitter.com/TM8r1hzCfO
— Norman Lear (@TheNormanLear) January 10, 2022
"D---. Bob Saget gone," Alonzo Boddentweeted. "Far too young I feel glad to have known him and worked with him Funny guy and with all his success never took himself seriously. #RIP
"I’m so shocked at @bobsaget’s passing," Joel McHale tweeted. "One of the most kind & thoughtful people I’ve ever come across & he just happened to be one of the funniest on the planet. I will miss you so much Bob. Love you dear friend. I’m so sorry @kellyrizzo. And so sorry to the rest of the family."
Seeing this tweet from B.J. six days ago and I agree. You couldn’t find a nicer or sharper wit than Bob Saget. Shocked and devastated. 💔💔💔 https://t.co/QgiYCW5H92
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) January 10, 2022
"Deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of comedian Bob Saget," George Takeitweeted. "Beloved by millions as America’s Dad, he was a regular presence in our living rooms, bringing to us the funniest videos and countless belly laughs. Gone too soon, like so many of the brightest souls."
RIP Bob Saget. We did a roast together at the Kennedy Center in 2016 & he was nothing but kind & encouraging. Can’t believe he’s gone. pic.twitter.com/8rvh3jtPUQ
— Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) January 10, 2022
"Oh god. Bob Saget!!! The loveliest man," Kat Denningstweeted. "I was his TV daughter for one season and he was always so kind and protective. So so sorry for his family."
I just can’t believe it. What a wonderful guy. He always went out of his way to make me comfortable and talked nonstop about his kids. Such a loss 💔 pic.twitter.com/Yr6C3R4lEW
— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) January 10, 2022
"Bob Saget…" Jon Stewart tweeted. "Just the funniest and nicest…"
'There Wasn't A Kinder Person In Hollywood'
"There wasn’t a kinder person in Hollywood than Bob Saget," Josh Gadtweeted. "I am having trouble wrapping my head around this. I do not want to believe this. It’s all too much to handle."
Bob was at my house in October interviewing me for a documentary. He was sharp and dark and funny as always and we were gonna catch up over coffee when he was done editing and now I’m crying FUCK #RIPBobSaget pic.twitter.com/wgrp3cOXGE
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) January 10, 2022
"Devastated to hear about the death of Bob Saget," Ryan Borttweeted. "I got to spend some time with him back in 2015 for Esquire. He couldn't have been kinder, more generous, or more beloved by everyone in his orbit, which was massive. RIP to one of the good ones."
There goes a large piece of so many people’s childhoods. Bob Saget was the sweet dad, the vulgar comic, and wrapped it all up into one unique package. What a loss. pic.twitter.com/GDuqZ3ra4O
— Dan LaMorte (@DanLaMorte) January 10, 2022
"I, like most my age, grew up with Bob Saget," Yolanda Machadotweeted. "AFV and Full House were staples in my house - even my non-English speaking abuelos loved him. Then I grew up and got to know his comedy- and my god, he was hilarious. RIP Bob Saget."
When I was just starting out as a reporter, I was at my 1st premiere & Bob Saget & John Stamos were there. I had to go talk to them, having watched them my entire childhood. Bob went out of his way to ask me questions, to learn about me. The world lost a light today. #RipBobSaget pic.twitter.com/3VhQTOwUfM
— Beatrice Verhoeven (@bverhoev) January 10, 2022