Pete Davidsonis rememberingBob Sagetfor the kind individual that he was.
“Bob Saget was one of the nicest men on the planet,” Davidsonwrote in his statement.
“When I was younger and several times throughout our friendship he helped me get through some rough mental health stuff. He stayed on the phone with my mom for hours trying to help in anyway he can - connecting us with doctors and new things we can try,” he continued. “He would check in on me and make sure I was okay.”
Added Davidson: “I love you Bob it was an honor to know you. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. My condolences to the family.”
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On Sunday, Saget was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando following a performance in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday night.TMZwas first to break the news. He was 65.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saget’s death on Sunday after deputies were called just after 4 p.m. local 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 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 Florida officials wrote onTwitter.
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Philadelphia-born Saget was most famous for his role as Danny Tanner on the sitcomFull Housein the ’80s and ’90s. His other notable credits included the rebootFuller House,How I Met Your Mother, andAmerica’s Funniest Home Videos, as well as his many years doing standup.
Saget leaves behind wife Kelly Rizzo and his three daughters — Aubrey, Lara, and Jennifer — who he shares with first wife Sherri Kramer.
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Shortly after the news of Saget’s death, other celebrities — who were both fans and friends — expressed their grief over his passing in anoutpouring of heartfelt tributesshared on social media as well.
“BOB … it was great to know you … Oh are you going to make God blush,“Henry Winklertweeted.
“I’m stunned beyond belief – @bobsaget has died,“Dane Cookwrote. “I’m confused and sad here… I just spoke with him a couple days ago and we just had the most beautiful podcast chat over the holidays. I loved him. I can not believe this.”
Added Joel McHale in hisown statement: “I’m so shocked at @bobsaget’s passing. One of the most kind & thoughtful people I’ve ever come across & he just happened to be one of the funniest on the planet. I will miss you so much Bob. Love you dear friend. I’m so sorry @kellyrizzo. And so sorry to the rest of the family.”
source: people.com
