TRAGIC DISCOVERY

Bob Saget ‘found dead by Ritz-Carlton Orlando hotel security who tried to perform CPR after comedian missed checkout’

BOB Saget was reportedly found dead by hotel security on Sunday afternoon after he failed to check out on time.

The iconic actor and comic was found dead at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, , just hours after he performed at a stand-up show.

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that the room was neat, with no signs of trauma and that Saget's bags were packed by the door when he was found dead.

The security team member tried to perform CPR on him after calling 911, the outlet reported, but paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

A sheriff's office report released on Monday added that Saget was found lying face-up on the bed.

His left arm was across his chest and his right arm was resting on the bed when deputies and paramedics found him.

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The Sheriff’s Department and fire department responded to the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando at around 4pm after Saget was found in his room by hotel security.

He was pronounced dead at the scene but the circumstances of his death are unknown at this time.

"Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room," the Orange County Sheriff's Office tweeted.

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"The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case."

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The actor and comedian had been touring the country recently, coming to multiple locations in .

He was doing a show in Jacksonville Saturday night, staying until early Sunday morning. 

“Loved tonight’s show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience. Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening,”  Saget around 3 in the morning on Sunday.

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“I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this s***. Check //BobSaget.com for my dates in 2022.”

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.

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His memorable Comedy Central roast saw him take shots at other iconic comics such as Norm Macdonald, Gilbert Gottfried, Jon Lovitz, Jeff Ross and others.

Saget was also the host of America’s Funniest Home Videos from 1989 to 1997, which ran concurrently with his time on Full House.

He reprised the iconic role for the Netflix reboot, Fuller House, which ended in 2020 after running for four years.

His other roles included a recurring role on Entourage, where he played a fictionalized version of himself. He was also the narrator in How I Met Your Mother and the star of Raising Dad.

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He started a podcast series called Bob Saget’s Here For You and was a featured celebrity guest on the Masked Singer.

CO-STARS SPEAK OUT

Some of Saget's Full House co-stars released statements about their TV patriarch’s death.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen said they were “deeply saddened” 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 siblings said.

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