Full House fans are still revisiting the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding Bob Saget’s death as May 17, 2026, would have marked the late actor’s 70th birthday.
The comedian was found unresponsive in an Orlando, Florida, hotel room in January 2022, just hours after wrapping a two-hour stand-up set.
“We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today,” his family shared in a statement at the time. “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.”
Keep scrolling for a look back at the circumstances following his death:
How Did Bob Saget Die?
Saget was discovered in Room 962 at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, in January 2022. According to a police report obtained by Us Weekly, a hotel security guard was sent to check on the comedian after his family was unable to reach him ahead of checkout.
“Mr. Harrison entered the room and noted all the lights were off. He proceeded to the bedroom and located Mr. Saget in his bed,” the report read. A 911 call from the hotel claimed there was “an unresponsive guest” with “no pulse.”
Saget was declared dead on scene and the room was described as orderly with no signs of foul play or drug use. He was found “in a supine position in his bed,” with “his left arm across his chest while his right arm was resting on the bed.”
What Was Bob Saget’s Official Cause of Death?
One month after the discovery, a Florida Medical Examiner ruled that Saget’s death was accidental.
“It is my opinion that the death of Mr. Saget was the result of blunt head trauma. His injuries were most likely incurred from an unwitnessed fall,” Medical Examiner Joshua Stephany said in a press release. “A toxicology analysis did not reveal any illicit drugs or toxins. The manner of death is accident.”
What Did Bob Saget’s Family Say About His Death?
The Saget family released a statement to Us after the comedian’s official cause of death was revealed.
“The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma,” the statement read. “They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep. No drugs or alcohol were involved.”
What Did Bob Saget’s Wife Kelly Rizzo Say About His Death?
Rizzo, who married Saget in October 2018, revealed their final conversation during a January 2022 interview on Today.
“I think I said, ‘I love you dearly.’ And he said, ‘I love you endlessly.’ And then I said, ‘I can’t wait to see you tomorrow,’” she told Hoda Kotb. “It was just all love.”
This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
