Bob Saget Dead at 65 -- Full House Cast, Hollywood Mourns Late Comedian

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"I'm happily addicted to this s--- again," tweeted the comedian about doing standup comedy in what would be his final social media post. He was found Sunday in his hotel room.

Comedian Bob Saget, best known for his role as Danny Tanner on ABC's classic sitcom "Full House," as well as the recent "Fuller House" revival, passed away suddenly on Sunday while on tour, per TMZ.

His final social media post also came on Sunday, albeit in the middle of the night after he'd finished his Saturday set in Jacksonville, Florida. He was found by hotel security around 4 p.m. ET at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Orlando, per the outlet. The circumstances of his death are unknown at this time.

"Loved tonight's show," Saget wrote in his final post. "Appreciative audience ... I did a 2 hr show tonight. I'm happily addicted to this s--- again." He then invited fans to check out his website for upcoming dates.

A longtime standup comedian, Saget found a whole new audience, and a new identity as America's dad, during his tenure as widower Danny Tanner on the centerpiece of ABC's TGIF lineup from 1987-1995. Saget would return to the role in a recurring capacity for the sequel series, focusing on his character's daughters, on Netflix from 2016-2020.

He solidified his star status in the '90s by performing double duty on ABC by also hosting the long-running "America's Funniest Home Videos" series from 1989 to 1997. His family-friendly tone and corny jokes were certainly classic "dad" material, while as far removed as his far more risqué standup material as possible.

"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," the Saget family -- which includes wife Kelly Rizzo and his kids Aubrey, 34, Lara, 32, and Jennifer, 20 -- said in a statement to CNN. "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."

As news of his sudden passing was revealed, co-stars, comedians, friends and celebrities alike began to share their condolences on social media.

John Stamos, who starred alongside Saget in both "House" series, tweeted, "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."

Many other cast members sharing tributes included Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. "Bob was the most loving, compassionate and generous man," they said in a statement. "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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"I'll never let go, brother. Love you❤️" wrote Dave Coulier, while Candace Cameron posted, "I love you sooooo much. I don't want to say goodbye 💔. 35 years wasn't long enough."

Andrea Barber shared a lengthy tribute as well, writing, "This one hurts. 💔 He had the biggest heart of anyone in Hollywood. He gave the biggest hugs. I am gutted that I will never be able to hug him again. Bob ended every text, every interaction with 'Love you.' Didn't matter how long or short we'd been apart. He loved so deeply and so fiercely," she wrote. "And he never hesitated to tell you just how much you meant to him. This is the greatest lesson I learned from Bob Saget - don't hesitate to tell people you love them. I feel at peace knowing that Bob knew exactly how much I adore him."

"Rest well, my dear friend," she concluded. "I have no doubt you are making everyone in Heaven laugh until their cheeks hurt, just as you did here on Earth."

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 Jodie Sweetin shared a lengthy tribute as well on Monday morning -- read her post in full above.

"Fuller House" star Juan Pablo Di Pace also shared, "An amazingly kind and generous man left us today. Will miss you a lot Bob. So so much…"

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The core cast -- including Sweetin, Bure, the Olsen, Stamos, Lori Loughlin, Coulier, Barber, Scott Weinger and creator Jeff Franklin -- later released a joint statement Monday reading, "Thirty-five years ago, we came together as a TV family, but we became a real family. And now we grieve as a family. Bob made us laugh until we cried. Now our tears flow in sadness, but also with gratitude for all the beautiful memories of our sweet, kind, hilarious, cherished Bob. He was a brother to us guys, a father to us girls and a friend to all of us. Bob, we love you dearly."

"We ask in Bob’s honor, hug the people you love. No one gave better hugs than Bob," the statement concluded.

"I love you, Bob. I will never forget you. I will visit you often in my memories, and I hope I get to see you in my dreams," shared John Mayer on Instagram. "I will tell my kids about you. I'm taking you with me forever. I love you, Bob."

"I'm speechless. Bob Saget was the best," wrote Kat Dennings, who appeared opposite Saget on the short-lived sitcom "Raising Dad." "So kind. I was his TV daughter for one season and he was generous, protective, caring and wonderful. He talked about his kids constantly. Rest In Peace."

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