Kelly Rizzo Delivered A Heartwarming Speech On Bob Saget’s Behalf While Accepting His Critics Choice Impact Award

Bob Saget was awarded the Impact Award at the Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards held in Los Angeles.

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It was a posthumous award, and he had to be represented by his wife, Kelly Rizzo.

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Rizzo gave a heartfelt speech, detailing how amazing and wonderful Saget was

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Rizzo said it was surreal and bittersweet to collect the award on her husband's behalf and that she and his daughters were honored by the gesture.

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Rizzo in a chat with People magazine called Saget “one of the pioneers in the reality TV world.”

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She chipped in that things had come full circle, considering that he was also a host at such events that he was honored at.

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His co-star on "Fuller House," John Stamos, also shared the same sentiments as Rizzo.

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He stated that the comedian had a lasting legacy on the industry and his personal life.

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On January 9, 2022, the comedian was found dead in his Orlando hostel room and was later reported to have died from blunt trauma to the head.

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