Bob Saget suffered blunt head trauma from an accidental blow to the back of his head, in all probability from a fall.
Bob Saget was found unconscious in his room at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, south of Orlando, Florida, near Williamsburg, on January 9, 2022, at around 4 pm Eastern Standard Time. He had missed his checkout time, and family members became worried because they couldn't reach him.
Saget was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. He was 65 years old. Foul play and drug use were ruled out by the medical examiner, though no cause of death was announced at that instance. He had performed in Ponte Vedra Beach the previous evening on his stand-up tour, when he died.
What caused Bob Saget’s death?
According to an autopsy report released on February 9, 2022, Saget died from injuries he sustained from a fall and accidental blow to the back of his head, which resulted in subdural hematoma and subarachnoid hemorrhage. At the time of his death, he was COVID-19 positive, though there were no signs of inflammation.
Saget’s family sued county officials in February 2022 to prevent the release of additional documents from the investigation of his death, arguing that their graphic content would present a privacy violation. On March 14, an injunction was issued against their release.
ABC interrupted America's Funniest Home Videos in the Eastern and Central time zones to announce that news of Saget's death had broken. A tribute video was posted on the show's official YouTube channel. A dedication to Saget was added at the end of the next episode.
Saget had been given donations and offers to help the charity Scleroderma Research Foundation, whose board of directors he had been on since 2003. The foundation's executive director said on January 13, 2022, that the foundation has received donations from more than 1,500 people from all over the world and that they add up to more than $90,000. Furthermore, the charity received a $1.5 million grant from one of its board members, which will match every donation made in Saget’s memory.
Saget's funeral took place on January 14, 2022. He was buried near his parents and sister in Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery. A tribute special was filmed at The Comedy Store on January 30 by longtime friend Mike Binder. It was titled “Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute” and released on Netflix on June 10, 2022. The footage included a private memorial held at Jeff Franklin's home.
Who is Bob Saget?
Robert Lane Saget was an American comedian, actor, and television host. Saget played Danny Tanner on the ABC sitcom Full House from 1987 to 1995, and reprised the role for the Netflix sequel Fuller House from 2016 to 2020. He was also the original host of America's Funniest Home Videos from 1989 to 1997 and the voice of the narrator, Ted Mosby, on the CBS show How I Met Your Mother from 2005 to 2014. Saget was also known for his adult-oriented stand-up comedy. His 2014 album That's What I'm Talkin' About was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.
How old was Bob Saget when he died?
Bob Saget was born on May 17, 1956, and died on January 9, 2022. He was 65 years old.
FAQs
Q. When did Bob Saget die?
A. Bob Saget died on January 9, 2022.
Q. What age was Bob Saget at the time of his death?
A. Bob Saget was born on May 17, 1956. He was 65 years old.
Q. Was Bob Saget in Full House?
A. Yes. Bob Saget was best recognized for being Danny Tanner on the ABC sitcom Full House.
Q. Why was Bob Saget famous?
A. Bob Saget was best recognized as Danny Tanner on the ABC sitcom Full House from 1987 to 1995, and reprised the role for the Netflix sequel Fuller House from 2016 to 2020. He additionally was the original host of America's Funniest Home Videos from 1989 to 1997, and the voice of narrator Ted Mosby on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother 2005 to 2014.
