It was sadly confirmed by Orange County police.
Fans and colleagues of actor and comedian Bob Saget are in a state of shock after it was confirmed that the actor had been found unresponsive in a hotel room.
The 65-year-old, best known for his role on 80s and 90s TV show Full House was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room. The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case. #BobSaget pic.twitter.com/aB1UKiOlmi
— Orange County Sheriff’s Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) January 10, 2022
Police say they were called to the hotel at around 4am and found the actor unresponsive.
They have said in statements that they do not believe foul play or drugs were involved in the actor’s death.
Many fans and fellow comedians have already taken to Twitter to share their shock and sadness about the beloved actor’s untimely passing with many referring to him as ‘America’s Dad’.
Bob Saget was America’s Dad. pic.twitter.com/EnfL601UQV
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) January 10, 2022
The Medical Examiner’s Office have still to determine a cause of death.
Our thoughts are with the Saget family at this difficult time.