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Bob Saget death updates – Cause of death ‘may be heart attack or stroke’ as Kelly Rizzo & Olsens mourn Full House actor

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FULL House actor Bob Saget's death was first reported on January 9, 2022, and now a possible cause of death is emerging.

The best known for his character Danny Tanner in the show Full House, was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida.

Saget was found by hotel security who then put in a call around 4pm to the sheriff and fire department. According to , authorities now believe that his cause of his death could be a heart attack or stroke.

In a statement confirming his death, Saget’s family said: “We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today,” they told .

“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.”

An official cause of death remains unclear; however, Saget was reportedly already deceased when his body was discovered and cops have already ruled out foul play.

Please read our Bob Saget live blog for the latest updates ...

  • Who was Bob Saget, continued

    By 1989, Bob Saget had become the host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, where he remained until 1997.

    Throughout the 1990s, Saget directed several films, including For Hope and Dirty Work.

    He went on to star in the sitcom Raising Dad, and appeared as the host of NBC game show, 1 vs. 100.

    In the hit series How I Met Your Mother, Saget narrated the sitcom as the voice of future Ted Mosby.

    From 2016 until 2020, Saget reprised his role as Danny Tanner in the Full House sequel series, Fuller House.

    Saget made his return to hosting in 2019, with ABC’s Videos After Dark and CMT game show, Nashville Squares.

  • Who was Bog Saget?

    Bob Saget was a stand-up comedian, actor, television host, and director.

    He graduated from Abington Senior High School in 1975, with the intention to pursue a career in medicine.

    After his English teacher urged him to delve into his creativity, Saget went on to attend Temple University’s film school.

    He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts in 1978.

    After briefly appearing on CBS’ The Morning Program in 1987, Saget was cast as Danny Tanner in Full House, one of his most memorable roles.

  • Somber Mary-Kate Olsen spotted

    A somber Mary-Kate Olson was seen in New York just days after the shocking death of her TV father, Bob Saget.

    On Tuesday, Mary-Kate kept her head glued to her phone as she walked past on a cold day.

    In the wake of the devastating news, the Olsen twins, both 35, said they were "deeply saddened."

    “Bob was the most loving, compassionate, and generous man," they told .

    "We are deeply saddened that he is no longer with us but know that he will continue to be by our side to guide us as gracefully as he always has."

  • Olsen twins release joint statement

    Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who shared the role of Michelle Tanner on Full House, released a statement about Saget’s passing.

    “Bob was the most loving, compassionate and generous man. We are deeply saddened that he is no longer with us but know that he will continue to be by our side to guide us as gracefully as he always has,” the Olsens said in the statement, which was obtained by .

    “We are thinking of his daughters, wife and family and are sending our condolences.”

  • Full House case releases joint statement

    The core members of the Full House cast have released a joint statement and photo  in honor of Saget’s passing.

    “Thirty-five years ago, we came together as a TV family, but we became a real family. And now we grieve as a family. Bob made us laugh until we cried,” the caption begins.

    “Now our tears flow in sadness, but also with gratitude for all the beautiful memories of our sweet, kind, hilarious, cherished Bob. He was a brother to us guys, a father to us girls and a friend to all of us. Bob, we love you dearly.

    “We ask in Bob’s honor, hug the people you love. No one gave better hugs than Bob.” ~ John, Dave, Candace, Jodie, Lori, Andrea, Scott, Jeff, Ashley and Mary-Kate”

  • Bob Saget’s final tweet

    Bob Saget’s Twitter account shows a  that went live at 3.42am on January 9, the day he died.

    “Loved tonight’s show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience. Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening. I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this shit. Check //BobSaget.com for my dates in 2022,” he wrote.

  • Kelly Rizzo speaks about her husband

    In a statement Rizzo  on Monday, the widow spoke about her love for the late comedic actor and shared her appreciation for the outpouring of support since his passing.

    "My whole heart. Bob was my absolute everything," the blogger said.

    "I am so completely shattered and in disbelief. I am so deeply touched by the outpouring of love and tribute from our friends, family, his fans and his peers."

    "When the time is right and when this news is not as raw, I look forward to sharing more of Bob with the world."

  • Was Bob Saget married?

    The comedian was married to Kelly Rizzo, 43.

    She served as the host of Eat Travel Rock. Like her husband, she has also had several TV appearances.

    Rizzo’s food, travel and lifestyle expertise earned her a feature on networks such as EXTRA, ABC, BRAVO, and more

    Rizzo also has a website of her own where she posts lifestyle content and travel guides.

    Saget was previously married to Sherri Kramer, with whom he shared three daughters.

  • An iconic dad

    Saget was best known for his role as Danny Tanner, the patriarch of the Tanner family in Full House. He played the role opposite John Stamos and Dave Coulier.

    His TV daughters were played bare Candace Cameron, Jodie Sweetin and twin Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen playing little Michelle Tanner.

    Many remember Saget as the family-friendly father of three that he portrayed onscreen. In actuality, he was known in the comedy world for being incredibly raunchy.

  • Candace Cameron Bure doesn’t ‘want to say goodbye’

    Bure, who played eldest daughter DJ Tanner on Full House, shared photos of herself and Saget on her .

    Her caption reads: “I love you sooooo much. I don’t want to say goodbye 💔.

    “35 years wasn’t long enough.”

  • Bob Saget died on his sister’s birthday

    Gay Saget was born on January 9, 1947. She passed in 1994.

    Before his death on Sunday, Bob Saget shared a message to his late sister via the Scleroderma Research Foundation.

    “Scleroderma Research Foundation board member @BobSaget remembers his sister on her birthday: ‘Today would have been my sister Gay’s 75th birthday,’” the SRF .

    “‘She lost her life to scleroderma at age 47. No one should have to suffer as Gay did, which is why I’m committed to finding a cure.’”

    Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that directly affects the skin and connective tissues.

    The illness is more common in women than men and currently has no cure.

  • Who are Bob Saget’s siblings?

    Bob Saget grew up with two siblings, both of whom died at a young age.

    His sister Andrea died of an aneurysm at the age of 34. He had another sister, Gay, who passed away at the age of 47, just a few years after she was diagnosed with scleroderma.

    Following Gay’s death, Saget wrote and directed the 1996 film, For Hope.

    The movie starred Dana Delany, and aired on ABC.

    Aside from filmmaking in honor of his late sister, Saget also served on the Scleroderma Research Foundation Board.

    According to the now-deceased comedian, his parents lost multiple children in their lifetime.

  • Saget wrote about death days before death

    The Full House actor mentioned that Betty, 99, always said that “the love of her life was her husband, Allen Ludden, who she lost in 1981.”

    He continued: “Well, if things work out by Betty’s design— in the afterlife, they are reunited.

    “I don’t know what happens when we die, but if Betty says you get to be with the love of your life, then I happily defer to Betty on this.”

  • Celebrities remember ‘America’s Dad’

    Multiple tributes by celebrities and fans were also posted online almost immediately after the news of Saget’s death.

    Comedian Nikki Glaser  “I’ll miss Bob Saget so much. He was as kind as he was funny.”

    Star Trek actor, , said he was “deeply saddened” to learn of Saget’s “untimely” passing.

    “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.”

     called Saget “one of the nicest guys in this business.”

    “My heart is broken,” he added.

  • Saget's last email to Steve Harvey

    Steve Harvey appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! following Saget's untimely death.

    He revealed that the late comic had sent an email to Harvey just two days before his death.

    "He wanted me to come do this new podcast he had, man," Harvey said about the email. "He really respected the moral stances that I take, he was just talking about all the good times that we’ve had."

    Harvey's staff read the email to him.

    "They read the email to me, so it was a little hard. He was a great dude."

  • Jodie Sweetin calls Saget ‘best TV dad ever’

    Sweetin starred as middle daughter Stephanie Tanner on Full House alongside Saget.

    She took to  to post a few photos and a tribute message to honor Saget’s passing.

    “There aren’t enough words to express what I’m feeling today. Nor are they big enough to capture even a slice of who he was,” her caption begins.

    “Bob was a wonderful human being.”

    “He was a genuinely kind spirit who made it through so much in his life, and was most happy when he was helping others.”

    “I would always say “you’re the best TV dad ever”. And he was.”

  • Kimmel: Bob was ‘funny for real’

    In his tribute to Bob, Jimmy Kimmel said the late actor was “so funny” – and he wasn’t just talking about the star’s credits like Full House or America’s Funniest Home Videos.

    “I mean funny for real, like when you walked into a party and you saw Bob and his wife Kelly [Rizzo] in the corner, you go straight to them and stay for as long as you could because he had something funny to say about everything and nothing bad to say about anyone,” he said.

  • Jimmy Kimmel’s tribute to the ‘sweetest’ comedian

    Jimmy Kimmel broke down in tears while paying tribute to his close friend Bob Saget on Monday night.

    The talk show host, 54, called Bob the “sweetest” and “kindest” man in a tearful monologue after the comedian was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday.

    “Bob was the sweetest, he was the sweetest man, and the reason people wrote that is because it’s true. It’s the best word – if you had to pick one word to describe him, that was it: the sweetest.”

    He went on: “I have so many wonderfully kind and supportive texts and emails, calls from Bob. He always had a compliment.

    “He would write sometimes just to tell me he loved me, and I know he did that for many people.”

  • Who owns the Full House home?

    In 2016, Full House showrunner Jeff Franklin purchased the famous home featured in the sitcom.

    His original plans were reportedly to remodel the home into an exact replica of the set used throughout the series.

    Due to complaints from neighbors about the increase of tourism in the area, Franklin put the home up for sale.

    In October of 2020, the Full House home sold for $5.35million, to a new, unnamed homeowner.

    The 3,728 square foot house features three stories, a master suite with a fireplace, walk-in closet, and spa bath, as well as views of the San Francisco Bay.

    Located on Postcard Row in San Francisco, the home has four bedrooms.

  • Fans gather at iconic Full House home

    Fans gathered outside of the iconic home depicted on Full House to honor the passing of Bob Saget.

     reported that fans left flowers and took photos of the home on Broderick Street that was shown as the exterior of the Tanner’s home.

  • Who are Bob Saget’s children?

    Bob Saget had three children from his first marriage to his high school sweetheart, Sherri Kramer.

    The comedian had twins Aubrey and Lara Melanie, who were born in 1987.

    His youngest child, Jennifer Belle, was born in 1992.

    Aubrey is a painter and art curator.

    Lara Melanie is also an artist and works as a yoga instructor.

    It’s not known was Jennifer does for a living, however, Saget has previously said all of his children “are artists”.

  • Candace Cameron Bure shares more tributes

    After her initial tribute to Bob Saget, actress Candace Cameron Bure has continued to share  on Instagram.

    “Oh, Bob. Why’d you have to leave us so soon? We are all family, but you were the glue. The sticky, messy, squishy, sweet, lovable glue,” she began the caption for one post she shared on Tuesday.

    “Bob. There will never be another like you. I wish you could see the outpouring of love you have. You’ve certainly left a beautiful legacy in kindness, compassion, loyalty, generosity, and love.”

    “I’m not saying goodbye because you’ll never leave my heart. Even with this gigantic tear in it.”

  • Bob Saget’s last days with wife Kelly Rizzo

    Just days before his death, Saget’s wife Kelly Rizzo shared an Instagram post of them together celebrating “another year of fun.”

    Kelly Rizzo and Bob were seen laughing and joking in the video shared as the couple spent their first Christmas together.

    “Another year of fun with this one…sorry December got a bit lazy,” Kelly, 42,  from December 29.

    Former “Full House” star Bob also left sweet comments on Kelly’s posts as he headed off to perform shows after the holidays.

    “Pretty….pretty…pretty…. pretty… Pretty,” he wrote on one picture of his wife.

  • Bob Saget’s family’s statement

    Saget’s family broke their silence following the actor and comedian’s shocking death on Sunday.

    “We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away,” the family said in a 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.”

    Saget’s family asked for privacy at this time but invited fans to “join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world.”

  • Bob Saget’s first wife, Sherri Kramer

    Sherri Kramer is the first wife of Full House television star, Bob Saget.

    The couple tied the knot in 1982, before subsequently divorcing in 1997. Before their divorce, the couple had three children.

    Their first child Aubrey was born in 1987, their second, Lara Melanie, was born in 1989, and their third child Jennifer Belle Saget was born in 1992.

    According to the , Sherri Kramer has a law license. However, it has been inactive for years.

    Currently, Sherri is a marriage and family therapist by profession according to a . She also works as a screenwriter and author.

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