Raunchy comedy wasn’t part of his long-running network TV shows. Saget the stand-up showed his flip side with what became a much-talked-about cameo in the 2005 documentary “The Aristocrats” - in which 100 comics riffed on the world’s dirtiest joke - that revealed his notoriously filthy sense of humor. Though we ask for privacy at this time, we invite you to join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world.” In a statement Sunday, Saget’s family members said they are “devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today…. “In often a ruthless business he was historically not just hilarious but more importantly one of the kindest human beings I ever met in my career,” actor Richard Lewis wrote on Twitter. I loved him so much,” said Candace Cameron Bure, who played Saget’s daughter on “Full House.” Bob was one of the best humans beings I’ve ever known in my life. I will never ever have another friend like him,” wrote John Stamos, who co-starred with Saget on “Full House.” “I love you so much Bobby.” I guess I’m finding my new voice and loving every moment of it,” he posted Saturday on Instagram.įellow comedians and friends praised Saget not only for his wit, but his kindness. “I’m back in comedy like I was when I was 26. 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.
Detectives found “no signs of foul play or drug use in this case.” He was 65.ĭeputies in Orange County, Florida, were called Sunday about an “unresponsive man” in a hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando and found Saget dead, according to a sheriff’s statement on Twitter. LOS ANGELES - Bob Saget, the actor-comedian known for his role as beloved single dad Danny Tanner on the sitcom “Full House” and as the wisecracking host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” died while on a stand-up tour.