‘Gone too soon’: Actor and comedian Bob Saget remembered by friends and fans
Today, many are mourning the loss of one of television's most beloved dads, Bob Saget.
It was reported the comedian and actor most reputably known for his role as Danny Tanner in Full House" and the voice of the older Ted Mosby in How I Met Your Mother" was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carleton Orlando according to Florida authorities.
The Orange County Sheriff's office tweeted Sunday afternoon saying, The man was identified as Robert Saget and pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case."
A tragic loss for the industry and fans alike. This is what fellow comics and friends of Saget had to say on social media:
Fellow co-star John Stamos, known for playing Uncle Jesse on Full House" shared his heartbreaking sentiments over the loss of his friend.
Actor B.J. Novak, most notably known for his work on the Office quoted a tweet from Saget where he was featured on Saget's podcast early last week saying, I have always and will always love Bob Saget."
Comedian Kathy Griffin also followed up with the same sentiments.
Craig Thomas who is the co-creator of How I Met Your Mother" tweeted saying how lucky he felt to have worked with someone so helpful and kind.
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried shared a photo of the two of them along with his sentiments and memories of his late friend saying, 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."
Award-winning writer and producer Norman Lear, referring to Saget as a lovely human" shared his love and friendship for the actor with a photo.
EGOT winner and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg tweeted her sentiments and condolences to his family.
Some fans expressed their sadness over the loss of the recent legends that have died since the new year, including Betty White and Sidney Poitier.
Here's more of what fellow fans from the industry had to say:
Simran Singh is a reporter for the Star's radio room based in Toronto. Reach Simran via email: simransingh@thestar.ca