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Bob Saget was Covid positive when he died from blunt head drama, autopsy reveals
BOB Saget was infected with Covid at the time of his death, The Sun can exclusively reveal.
The news comes just hours after it was revealed that the Full House star hit his head in his Orlando hotel room before he was discovered dead in his bed on January 9.
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Despite testing positive for Covid, it had no direct link to his death, as there was "no evidence of acute or chronic inflammation by microscopy," the report reads.
It was previously revealed Saget had been struck down some three weeks before but family and friends claimed he'd fully recovered.
The report from Orange County Medical Examiner also shows "the decedent suffered an unwitnessed fall backwards and struck the posterior aspect of his head."
Saget had a number of injuries, including abrasion of the posterior scalp, subgaleal hemorrhage, linear fracture of the base of the skull, comminuted fractures, subdural hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and contusions.
His death has been ruled as an accident.
The autopsy was performed by Dr Joshua Stephany who concluded: "In consideration of the circumstances surrounding the death, and after examination of the body, toxicology analysis, microscopic analysis, respiratory pathogen panel testing, bilateral long cultures, and postmortem CT, it is my opinion that the death of Robert Saget, a 65-year-old white male found unresponsive in a hotel room, is the result of blunt head trauma."
The report also details how the comedian had an enlarged heart and coronary artery disease, but they were not factors in his death.
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Orange County Sheriff's Office first confirmed Saget's cause of death to The Sun on February 10.
They said: "We can confirm that the cause of death was related to internal bleeding from the brain after it appeared Mr Saget hit his head on something in his hotel room.
The news comes as:
- Bob Saget’s wife Kelly Rizzo says late husband ‘lived life to the fullest’
- Pic of Bob & Louie Anderson is shared by fans grieving loss of ‘friends’
- Bob and Kelly spent their first Christmas together two weeks before his death
- The actor's widow Kelly broke down in tears over his 'heartbreaking' death on first TV appearance since Bob's passing
- How I Met Your Father paid 'sweet' tribute to Bob one week after his death
"There was a bruise discovered on the back of his neck.
"No narcotics or alcohol were found in Mr Saget's system.
"We believe he did not understand the severity of the internal damage done and fell asleep soon after.
"Mr Saget's family has already been notified of this information, which is all we can release at this time."
The late actor's family also made a statement after his cause of death was confirmed.
In a statement to , they said: "They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep.
"No drugs or alcohol were involved."
TRAGIC DEATH
Comedian Tim Wilkins opened for the star before he died and spoke in-depth about Bob's final moments in an exclusive interview with The Sun.
Asked about his health, Tim said he confided in him that he had been struck down with a bout of Covid about two or three weeks before the gigs, and said it was "unpleasant" but was back to his best.
"He was wearing a mask out of courtesy to the people around him," he said. "But he was in great health and great spirits and ready for more comedy. He was already looking at the return dates in Florida and he had a whole tour booked."
The Sheriff's Department and Fire Department responded to the luxury Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Grande Lakes 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 were unknown at the 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.
"The man was identified as Robert Saget and pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case."
The actor and comedian, who was just 65, had been touring the country at the time of his shocking death and posted on social media about feeling young again.
Bob, who married second wife Kelly Rizzo, a journalist who hosts her own digital series, ", in 2018, had been performing two sold-out shows in Orlando and Jacksonville on Friday and Saturday.
"Loved tonight's show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience. Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening," Saget around 3 in the morning on Sunday.
We can confirm that the cause of death was related to internal bleeding from the brain after it appeared Mr. Saget hit his head on something in his hotel room.
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"I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I'm happily addicted again to this s**t. Check [his website] 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 by Candace Cameron and Jodie Sweetin, while twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen also portrayed 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.
His memorable Comedy Central roast saw him take shots at other iconic comics such as Norm Macdonald, Gilbert Gottfried, Jon Lovitz, and Jeff Ross.
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.
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, who attended his funeral in LA alongside a host of stars, 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.
"We are thinking of his daughters, wife, and family and are sending our condolences."
John Stamos, who played Uncle Jesse, "I am broken. I am gutted. I am in complete and utter shock. I will never ever have another friend like him. I love you so much, Bobby.”
"I don’t know what to say," wrote who played DJ Tanner. "I have no words. Bob was one of the best human beings I've ever known in my life. I loved him so much."
'AMERICA'S DAD'
Multiple tributes by celebrities and fans were 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.
'DEVASTATED'
Saget’s family broke their silence following the actor and comedian’s shocking death.
"We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away," they 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."
He is survived by his wife, Kelly, and his three daughters Lara, Aubrey and Jennifer from his first marriage to Sherri Kramer.
BOB'S EMOTIONAL FUNERAL
Back in January, Bob was laid to rest at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries at the Tanach Chapel in Los Angeles.
Family and famous friends gathered to say their goodbyes to the legendary star at a moving service that was still "full of laughs."
The actor's Full House costars, which he also called his family, were present including John Lori Loughlin, Candace, Jodie and Dave Coulier.
Other big names who paid their respects included close friend and pallbarer John Mayer, Jimmy Kimmel, Dave Chappelle, Kathy Griffin, Chris Rock and Judd Apatow.
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During the service, a source told The Sun that Kelly gave a moving speech full of laughs as she called the comedian "Batman" and described her late husband as her hero.
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Vaccine effectiveness & Omicron
Expert studies have shown that the risk of severe illness from Covid-19 is reduced by 90 percent or more among people who are fully vaccinated.
While there are breakthrough cases of Covid among people who are vaccinated, they are rare.
In the event of a breakthrough case, victims are highly unlikely to be hospitalized with severe or deadly symptoms from the virus.
Health officials have advised that the Omicron variant is more infectious and could lead to further breakthrough cases.
Yet the spread can be offset by all vaccinated Americans receiving a booster shot.
Current vaccines are expected to protect against severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths due to infection with the Omicron variant.
With other variants, like Delta, vaccines have remained effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalizations, and death.
Studies have also shown that side effects from the vaccine are extremely rare.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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