Bob Saget, the actor-comedian best known for his role as Danny Tanner on “Full House” and as the host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” has died at the age of 65.
Saget was reportedly found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando on Sunday afternoon after a performance in Jacksonville, Fla.
The comedian shared a photo following his final show saying, “I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this s***.”
Loved tonight’s show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience. Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening. I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this shit. Check https://t.co/nqJyTiiezU for my dates in 2022. pic.twitter.com/pEgFuXxLd3
— bob saget (@bobsaget) January 9, 2022
Born in Philadelphia, Saget lived in Norfolk, Virginia for over a decade. He attended Larrymore Elementary, Azalea Gardens Middle School and Lake Taylor High.
In a video shared by Oceanfront9, Saget talks about his time growing up in the Larrymore Lawns neighborhood in the Ocean View area saying, “Tidewater Virginia is one of the coolest places on earth.”
“I loved growing up there,” he added. “It’s a good place to raise your family.”
Saget also talked about the areas he liked to visit including Ocean View Pier. “I used to go to Virginia Beach a lot, used to go to Newport News, you know, it’s a good town — the news capital of the world,” the comedian joked.
Watch the full video below.
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An outpouring of love from his former ‘Full House’ co-workers followed the hearbreaking news of his passing.
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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.
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) January 10, 2022
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen on death of Bob Saget: “Bob was the most loving, compassionate and generous man. 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.” https://t.co/kHSE3o3WmT pic.twitter.com/rPueVfgP7N
— ABC News (@ABC) January 10, 2022
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