‘America’s favorite dad’: Bob Saget dead at 65
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ORLANDO (NewsNation Now) — Actor, comedian and TV host Bob Saget has died at the age of 65, authorities say.
The former star of “Full House” passed away in Orlando on Sunday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes around 4 p.m. in response to a man down call. The man, identified as Robert Lane Saget, was pronounced dead on the scene.
“I talked to a couple sources that are close to him and his family and they’re absolutely devastated,” entertainment reporter Josh McBride said on NewsNation Prime.
Authorities say they found no signs of foul play or drug use.
According to TMZ, the comedian was touring the country. Early Sunday night, Saget tweeted a shoutout to an audience in Jacksonville.
Saget’s cause of death is unknown at this time. The sheriff’s office expects the medical examiner to make the final determination.
“If you were a child, or a teenager in the 90s, you will remember Bob Saget, of course, as his famous role as Danny Tanner on Full House,” McBride said. “This is a big loss, especially for the comedy community.”
Saget was also known for being the host of “American’s Funniest Home Videos” and the narrating voice on “How I Met Your Mother.”
As news of his death spread, comedians and actors remembered Saget’s legacy on Twitter.
“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,” said John Stamos, Saget’s “Full House” co-star.
“You couldn’t find a nicer or sharper wit than Bob Saget. Shocked and devastated,” said Kathy Griffin.
“What a warm kind man we lost. The world has lost one of the nicest,” tweeted Jim Gaffigan.
Saget was in Florida as part of his “I Don’t Do Negative Comedy Tour.” After warm audience receptions to his gigs Friday in Orlando and Saturday in the Ponte Vedra Beach resort area, he celebrated online.
“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.
Saget is survived by his wife, Kelly Rizzo, and three children.
NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 09: Actors Mary-Kate Olsen, Bob Saget and Ashley Olsen attend “Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine 2009” hosted by the Scleroderma Research Foundation at Carolines On Broadway on November 9, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) 
HOLLYWOOD – NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Comedian Bob Saget, producer Lori Laughlin, actor John Stamos, actress Candice Bure and Jeff Franklin pose during induction ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 16, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) 
HOLLYWOOD, CA – APRIL 04: John Stamos and Bob Saget attend the 18th Annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival Opening Night Gala Premiere of “Benjamin” at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on April 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) 
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – MARCH 26: (L-R) Christian Slater, Tim Allen, Robin Williams and Bob Saget attend the 13th Annual “Cool Comedy-Hot Cuisine” Benefit for the Scleroderma Research Foundation at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on March 26, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Giulio Marcocchi/Getty Images) 
HOLLYWOOD – MAY 1: Actors Scott Weinger, Jodie Sweetin, Mary-Kate Olsen, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure, Bob Saget and Ashley Olsen attend the Los Angeles premiere of the Warner Brothers film “New York Minute” on May 1, 2004 at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) 
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JUNE 05: Actor/Comedian Bob Saget and TV personality Jimmy Kimmel attend the “Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine” benefit at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on June 5, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) 
395645 05: Comedian Bob Saget preforms at “Boys Night Out” a comedy benefit at The Laugh Factory hosted by talk radio host Tom Leykis October 11, 2001 in Hollywood, CA. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the September 11 relief efforts. (Photo by Jason Kirk/Getty Images) 
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 16: Actor Bob Saget attends the premiere of Netflix’s ‘Fuller House’ at Pacific Theatres at The Grove on February 16, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
