Actor Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of 'Full House,' dies at 65

Updated : Jan 10, 2022 12:23
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Actor Bob Saget, the US comedian who entertained millions as Danny Tanner, the beloved dad on US sitcom 'Full House' has died at the age of 65.

Saget was found dead in a Florida hotel room. Authorities in Orange County, Florida, were called on Sunday about an "unresponsive man" in a hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando and found Saget dead. The police have found "no signs of foul play or drug use in this case." The cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner, the Sheriff's office added. 

"We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today," the Saget family said in their statement. "He was everything to us and we want you to know how much he loved his fans, performing live and bringing people from all walks of life together with laughter. Though we ask for privacy at this time, we invite you to join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world." 

Saget was in Florida as part of his comedy tour. According to tour dates pinned to his Twitter account, he performed Saturday night at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.  "I'm back in comedy like I was when I was 26. I guess I'm finding my new voice and loving every moment of it," he posted Saturday on Instagram.

The longtime host of "America's Funniest Home Videos," Saget played a squeaky clean widower and father to three young girls on "Full House," the ABC sitcom that also brought fame to Olsen twins Mary-Kate and Ashley when it debuted in 1987.

Saget had daughters Aubrey, Lara and Jennifer with first wife Sherri Kramer before divorcing in 1997. He married Kelly Rizzo in 2018.

Bob Saget

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