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We can remember when breaking news hit on the evening of January 9, 2022, as Bob Saget, the “Full House” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos” star and popular comedian, died at age 65.
Credit: ABC
Bob Saget’s Death
Two years ago, the terrible news had all of us in shock, as it was confirmed when @OrangeCoSheriff took to Twitter around 7:45 p.m. on January 9, 2022, to report:
“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 & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case. #BobSaget”
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 & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case. #BobSaget pic.twitter.com/aB1UKiOlmi
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) January 10, 2022
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According to an exclusive report from TMZ, “Multiple sources connected to the iconic comedian and actor — most famous for his starring role as Danny Tanner in ‘Full House’ — tell us he passed away Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando. The Sheriff’s Department and the fire department responded to the hotel around 4 p.m. ET … after hotel security had found Bob in his room. We’re told he was pronounced dead on the scene, but the circumstances of his death are still unclear.”
The cast of ‘Full House’ including Lori Loughlin, Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, John Stamos, Bob Saget and more / Credit: ABC
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Saget had been on tour with a stop in Orlando, Florida. On the night of Saturday, January 8, 2022, Saget did a Jacksonville show at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.
His last tweet from early that morning was a shout-out to the audience, stating:
“Loved tonight’s show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience. Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening. I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this shit. Check http://BobSaget.com for my dates in 2022.”
Loved tonight’s show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience. Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening. I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this shit. Check https://t.co/nqJyTiiezU for my dates in 2022. pic.twitter.com/pEgFuXxLd3
— bob saget (@bobsaget) January 9, 2022
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Bob Saget was most famous for his role as the fictional character Danny Tanner on the ABC sitcom “Full House” from 1987–1995, and then again in its Netflix sequel “Fuller House” from 2016–2020. He was also well-known for hosting “America’s Funniest Home Videos” from 1989 to 1997.
The stand-up comedian was also known for his adult-oriented jokes, which put a spin on his fatherly-figure appearances from “Full House.”
Saget also played Ronnie in the Fox/ABC Studios TV show, “Grandfathered, ” and even appeared in “The Mickey Mouse Club.”
Two Years Later
Now, just over two years later, fans still remember Bob Saget and his untimely death.
Some fans share video clips of Saget. One in particular is of Saget speaking on a podcast and seemingly predicting his own death, as shown in the video clip below:
Did Bob Saget really predict his own death…? #WeWantAnswers https://t.co/zRfu4VlUDH
— WeWantAnswers (@WeWantAnswers28) January 22, 2024
Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber were recently interviewed and stated they are rewatching every episode of “Full House” on their podcast. They do admit it’s hard watching Bob Saget on screen, as he was truly part of their family, as shared in the video below:
Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber are rewatching every episode of "Full House" on their podcast and admit it’s hard watching Bob Saget on their screen. pic.twitter.com/qSW2dBjST8
— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) January 25, 2024
Additionally, Kelly Rizzo, Bob Saget’s widow, announced this month that she is seeing someone new after two years without her husband:
Kelly Rizzo is seeing someone new two years after late husband Bob Saget's death. pic.twitter.com/0DB0pV4Bkr
— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) January 18, 2024
After two years, Bob Saget is still truly missed, but we are thankful for all the talents he shared in his years in the entertainment industry.
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