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Comedian, actor Bob Saget found dead in hotel room 

Just hours before his death was announced, he tweeted to say what fun he had had doing a show in Jacksonville.

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Comedian, actor Bob Saget found dead in hotel room 
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Renowned comedian and actor Bob Saget—starred in popular Full House sitcom, was found dead in a hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. He was 65. 

Bob Saget, the actor and comedian most famous for his role in the much-loved 80s sitcom Full House. He was also a popular host of America's Funniest Home Videos, had been touring the country recently. 

According to a statement from the Orange County Sheriff's Office, detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use on the scene.

The cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner, the Sheriff’s office added.

Just hours before his death was announced, he tweeted to say what fun he had had doing a show in Jacksonville.

He is survived by his wife Kelly Rizzo and three children.

Born in 1956, Saget got his big break with his most famous role as the widower Danny Tanner on Full House. It ran for eight seasons, from 1987-1995, on ABC.

Moreover, Netflix aired a sequel focusing on one of Danny's daughters, DJ Tanner, which ran from 2016-2020.

Following the news of his sad demise, comedians and actors rushed to pay tribute on Monday.  

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