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Bob Saget, comedian and star of ‘Full House,’ dies at 65

Bob Saget, comedian and star of ‘Full House,’ dies at 65
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Bob Saget has reportedly died while on tour in Florida. 

TMZ first reported the comedian and actor's death, suggesting he died Sunday afternoon at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando. First responders were called to his hotel room, but the actor was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed his passing via Twitter.

“Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room,” the tweet read. “The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case.”

Saget is best known for playing for his role as Danny Tanner on Full House, a position he held for the better part of a decade, starring alongside the likes of John Stamos Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron, Jodie Sweetin, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. He went on to have notable guest roles in several other shows, including Entourage, How I Met Your Mother and he also hosted America’s Funniest Home Videos for nearly 200 episodes.

No cause of death has been reported. He was 65.

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

This story is developing and will be updated.

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