His family issued a statement after the Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed his death. “We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today,” the Saget family said in the statement. “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.” Here’s everything we know about what happened with Bob Saget’s death.
How did Bob Saget die?
On February 9, the medical examiner finally released his assessment of Bob Saget’s cause of death. He seemed to have passed from a head wound after taking a hard fall. The ME wrote, “It is my opinion that the death of Mr. Saget, was the result of blunt head trauma. His injuries were most likely incurred from an unwitnessed fall. A toxicology analysis did not reveal any illicit drugs or toxins. The manner of death is accident.”
When did Bob Saget die?
Bob Saget died Sunday, January 9, 2022.
Where did Bob Saget die?
Saget was found in his hotel in Orlando, Florida. “Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room,” said the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. “The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case.” Saget was in Florida as part of a standup comedy tour, which was intended to go until May and span the country. He had performed as recently as the night before, as seen in a tweet he posted earlier in the day about a set in Jacksonville.
Did Bob Saget have COVID?
Given that Saget had been performing as of the night before he died, it is very unlikely he died from COVID-19. Whatever his cause of death, it did not prompt any hospitalization or medical care that would stem from being infected.
Was Bob Saget married?
Bob Saget has been married twice. Most recently he wed food blogger and media personality Kelly Rizzo, 42, in 2018, and they were married until his death.
What happened to Bob Saget’s first wife?
Bob Saget married screenwriter Sherri Kramer in 1982, prior to his rise to stardom. They divorced in 1997 after 15 years of marriage.
Did Bob Saget have children?
Yes! Saget had three daughters with his first wife Sherri. Asked by Parade in 2009 how his daughters would describe him, he responded, “I think they’d say I’m respectful and loving and understanding. I worship them. The best thing I’ve done, the highest thing in my whole life is my daughters. If everything in my life is raised to the level of how great they are then that would be a great thing to have achieved. Some of the best times I’ve ever had were just with the three of them hanging with me.”
Who are Bob Saget’s children?
Bob Saget’s three daughters are Aubrey (born in 1987, age 34), Lara (born in 1989, age 32), and Jennifer (born in 1992, age 29).
What happened to Bob Saget’s sister?
Bob Saget tragically lost his sister, Gay Saget, back in 1994. As described in an article he wrote for Today, she was diagnosed with systemic scleroderma, an autoimmune disorder that affects the skin and internal organs.
What disease did Bob Saget support?
Understandably, given the loss of his sister, Saget dedicated the rest of his life to helping those afflicted with scleroderma. That includes directing a TV movie for ABC in 1996 titled For Hope, which showed the experience of someone with the disease and was dedicated to Gay. It included a cameo appearance by Scleroderma Research Foundation founder Sharon Monsky, with whom Saget became close. Next, Why We Grieve Celebrities—and Why That’s Good for Our Health
