Bob Saget's Family and Friends React to His Untimely Death at 65
Bob Saget's Family Is 'Devastated' About Full House Actor's Death: 'He Was Everything to Us' https://t.co/yPq13RAIVl
- People (@people) January 10, 2022
Following his sudden death at 65, Bob Saget's family has released a statement. It says:
"We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today. 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.
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."
Social media has been flooded with tributes by Bob's friends, colleagues and fans. Most noted his kindness above all else.
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.
- John Stamos (@JohnStamos) January 10, 2022
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen on death of Bob Saget: "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.” https://t.co/kHSE3o3WmT pic.twitter.com/rPueVfgP7N
- ABC News (@ABC) January 10, 2022
"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. We are thinking of his daughters, wife and family and are sending our condolences."
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The Comedy Store mourns the loss of one of our own, the great comedian Bob Saget who achieved tremendous success as a stand-up comic, prime time video show host and sitcom star for many years on ABC. Bob died suddenly in Orlando Sunday in the middle of a national club tour where pic.twitter.com/6uWhYr5q5F
- The Comedy Store (@TheComedyStore) January 10, 2022
One time in an all black club in Philly I watched a thuggish lookin brother roll up on Bob
I’m thinkin “We just got Bob Saget killed”
Then dude hugs Saget
“you were like my father when my biological didn’t bother!”
Saget never failed to surprise and impress #ripbobsaget pic.twitter.com/0xiKbvDKbc
- Jason Winston George (@JasonWGeorge) January 10, 2022
I don't know what year this pic is from or who took it, but I found it in a Google search. Someone else tweeted that Danny Tanner was the OG Girl Dad, and I couldn't agree more. #FullHouse #BobSaget pic.twitter.com/razXtVUw4u
- Amy Danko (@FebWriter) January 10, 2022
I’m told that Bob Saget spent years running from the squeaky-clean image of Danny Tanner, preferring to be known as the genius, foul-mouthed comic he also was. But by the time I met Bob, he was a man at peace. Comfortable with and proud of being Danny Tanner-on screen and off. pic.twitter.com/G2IxuemPpP
- Bryan Behar (@bryanbehar) January 10, 2022
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There wasn’t a kinder person in Hollywood than Bob Saget. I am having trouble wrapping my head around this. I do not want to believe this. It’s all too much to handle.
- Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 10, 2022
Man, @BobSaget. I’ve been texting back and forth with people, kind, beautiful and hysterical stories about Bob. He was so great in every way. He always cheered me up. pic.twitter.com/JVfNr2uMFv
- Penn Jillette (@pennjillette) January 10, 2022
The only people who said terrible things about Bob Saget were his best friends. 💔
- Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) January 10, 2022
RIP to this gentle giant. Some people leave lifelong impressions in seconds. He was one of them. I loved his inquisitive mind, loving spirit & generous nature. Sending my deepest condolences to @EatTravelRock , everyone he loved & everyone that loved @bobsaget pic.twitter.com/TgHvdPcKGf
- TAL (@talwilkenfeld) January 10, 2022
Seeing this tweet from B.J. six days ago and I agree. You couldn’t find a nicer or sharper wit than Bob Saget. Shocked and devastated. 💔💔💔 https://t.co/QgiYCW5H92
- Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) January 10, 2022
Bob Saget…
Just the funniest and nicest…
- Jon Stewart (@jonstewart) January 10, 2022
Sail on my friend Bob Saget With your huge heart and abject lunacy,my condolences to his daughters & other family
- Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) January 10, 2022
I’m shocked and saddened to learn that Bob Saget is gone. A great friend and one of the funniest and sweetest people I have ever known. My love to his beautiful family.
- Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) January 10, 2022
Bob Saget was the older wiser ‘me' for nine years on How I Met Your Mother. He was the kindest, loveliest, funniest, most supportive man. The easiest person to be around. A mensch among mensches. 1/7
- Josh Radnor (@JoshRadnor) January 10, 2022
"I had so much imposter syndrome when HIMYM started, thought I’d be found out, kicked off set & sent home. When I'd run into Bob on the Fox lot in those early days he'd gush over my performance & tell me how he was studying me to make sure his vocal performance felt right. This man that I’d delighted in seeing on TV for years cheering me on, letting me know I had a right to be there and playing that character... I can’t overstate how meaningful his words were. (He also, true to form, told me jokes that I cannot tell here or in polite company.)
We had a very special bond from Day 1, were never out of touch for long. We found a way to grab dinner once a year, even after HIMYM wrapped. We went to see each other in our Broadway plays. We talked a lot about how to live a meaningful life amidst all the chaos. Bob loved his daughters so much. He loved making people laugh. He never missed a birthday text. He raised millions of dollars for scleroderma research. He proved you could be funny and successful and kind.
There are people who leave the earth and you’re haunted by all the things you didn’t tell them, all the love that was unexpressed. Luckily that wasn’t the case with Bob. We adored each other and we told each other. I’m endlessly grateful that HIMYM brought Bob Saget into my life. I’ll hear his voice in my head for the rest of my days."
Still in shock. I just spoke with Bob a few days ago. We stayed on the phone as usual making each other laugh. RIP to friend, comedian & fellow Aristocrat Bob Saget. pic.twitter.com/TDKT8JoULq
- Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) January 10, 2022
Beautiful Bob Saget passed away today at 65. He had a big, big heart and a wonderfully warped comic mind. He gave the world a lot of joy and lived his life for goodness’ sake. :’^} pic.twitter.com/QVSITsfaVj
- Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) January 10, 2022
Bob Saget was so kind and when you spent time with him he made you laugh hard. He loved to be funny and he was hysterical. He was also there for everyone. A beautiful soul. pic.twitter.com/jQuv5cAkuT
- Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) January 10, 2022
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- Dave Sirus (Brick) (@DaveSirus) January 10, 2022
Bob Saget was as lovely a human as he was funny. And to my mind, he was hilarious. We were close friends and I could not have loved him more. pic.twitter.com/TM8r1hzCfO
- Norman Lear (@TheNormanLear) January 10, 2022
Bob Saget was funny and kind, but also, let’s not forgot, for people my age, he was the original Hot Dad. It’s not important but it’s true
- Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) January 10, 2022
While outpouring love in memory of Bob Saget today, please try to be mindful of the mourning, and privacy, of his loved ones. Don’t bombard them if they have socials. Don’t consume clickbait media that may have invaded their privacy or violated their safety. They’re human. X
- Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) January 10, 2022
And Jon Lovitz continues to uphold some decency:
You couldn’t fucking wait to get this out, before you make sure his family knows, you pieces of shit? https://t.co/yC161i5Jw9
- Jon Lovitz (@realjonlovitz) January 10, 2022
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