The legendary comic and actor’s family members mentioned he struck his head earlier than going to mattress whereas touring in Florida.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Comic and “Full Home” actor Bob Saget died from head trauma after hitting his head on “one thing” earlier than going to sleep final month in his Orlando lodge room, a press release from his household confirmed.
Saget’s household launched the assertion Wednesday to media retailers like Leisure Tonight and Individuals. TMZ was the primary to report the information.
“Now that we have now the ultimate conclusions from the authorities’ investigation, we felt it solely correct that the followers hear these conclusions instantly from us,” the household’s assertion learn, partially. “The authorities have decided that Bob handed from head trauma. They’ve concluded that he by accident hit the again of his head on one thing, thought nothing of it and went to sleep. No medicine or alcohol have been concerned.”
“As we proceed to mourn collectively, we ask everybody to recollect the love and laughter that Bob dropped at this world, and the teachings he taught us all: to be type to everybody, to let the folks you like know you like them, and to face troublesome instances with hugs and laughter,” the household’s assertion continues.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saget was discovered unresponsive on Jan. 9 in a lodge room on the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, the place he was pronounced lifeless.
A loss of life investigation report launched by the sheriff’s workplace revealed Saget was pronounced lifeless at 4:18 p.m. A responding deputy activated a physique digital camera and started looking for any potential indicators of foul play however discovered none.
Investigators say Saget’s room appeared orderly, and he was discovered mendacity face-up in mattress. There have been no indicators of trauma. His left arm was throughout his chest, and his proper arm was resting on his mattress.
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Authorities say Saget was supposed to take a look at of the room Sunday, however his household grew involved after not with the ability to get ahold of him. So, kinfolk obtained in contact with safety on the Ritz Carlton.
A safety officer went to test on Saget’s well-being however obtained no response on the door after knocking repeatedly. The safety employee finally entered the room and located the lights turned off.
The sheriff’s workplace mentioned the safety officer discovered Saget on the mattress and realized he was not respiration. He instantly had his safety dispatcher name 911.
Saget was finest identified for enjoying certainly one of America’s favourite dads: Danny Tanner on the hit TV sitcom “Full Home” and the Netflix sequel “Fuller Home.” He additionally hosted America’s Funniest Movies, appeared in lots of motion pictures and TV reveals, and is thought for his raunchy stand-up comedy reveals.
Behind the scenes, Saget was identified for his work as a philanthropist. He served as a board member of the Scleroderma Analysis Basis, supporting folks with the identical illness that killed his sister.
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On the time of his loss of life, Saget had just lately began touring the nation on his “I Do not Do Destructive” comedy tour and had simply completed reveals in Orlando and Ponte Vedra Seaside, which is close to Jacksonville.
In his last Twitter post early Sunday morning, he thanked followers in Jacksonville for being an “appreciative viewers” throughout his Saturday night time present.
In an earlier tweet, he mentioned he was “loving past phrases” being on tour.
Tampa Bay space comic Tim Wilkins, who was a number on 10 Tampa Bay from 2006 to 2008, opened for Saget previous to his loss of life.
Wilkins mentioned of their ultimate interplay Saturday night time, the 2 exchanged a wink and a nod as he watched from facet stage whereas Saget completed his set.
“He was so beneficiant to share the highlight with me, that spoke volumes to who Bob was,” Wilkin mentioned. “He means rather a lot to lots of people and we’re going to overlook him.”
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