Bob Saget death updates – Funeral attended by Full House’s Olsen twins & John Stamos as pal John Meyer pays respects

Bob Saget’s family’s statement

Saget’s family broke their silence following the actor and comedian’s shocking death on Sunday.

“We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away,” the family said in a statement.

“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.”

Saget’s family asked for privacy at this time but invited fans to “join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world.”

Bob Saget’s first wife, Sherri Kramer

Sherri Kramer is the first wife of Full House television star, Bob Saget.

The couple tied the knot in 1982, before subsequently divorcing in 1997. Before their divorce, the couple had three children.

Their first child Aubrey was born in 1987, their second, Lara Melanie, was born in 1989, and their third child Jennifer Belle Saget was born in 1992.

According to the State Bar of California, Sherri Kramer has a law license. However, it has been inactive for years.

Currently, Sherri is a marriage and family therapist by profession according to a US federal government website. She also works as a screenwriter and author.

Bob Saget died on his sister’s birthday

Gay Saget was born on January 9, 1947. She passed in 1994.

Before his death on Sunday, Bob Saget shared a message to his late sister via the Scleroderma Research Foundation.

“Scleroderma Research Foundation board member @BobSaget remembers his sister on her birthday: ‘Today would have been my sister Gay’s 75th birthday,’” the SRF tweeted.

“‘She lost her life to scleroderma at age 47. No one should have to suffer as Gay did, which is why I’m committed to finding a cure.’”

Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that directly affects the skin and connective tissues.

The illness is more common in women than men and currently has no cure.

Who are Bob Saget’s siblings?

Bob Saget grew up with two siblings, both of whom died at a young age.

His sister Andrea died of an aneurysm at the age of 34. He had another sister, Gay, who passed away at the age of 47, just a few years after she was diagnosed with scleroderma.

Following Gay’s death, Saget wrote and directed the 1996 film, For Hope.

The movie starred Dana Delany, and aired on ABC.

Aside from filmmaking in honor of his late sister, Saget also served on the Scleroderma Research Foundation Board.

According to the now-deceased comedian, his parents lost multiple children in their lifetime.

Saget wrote about death days before death

The Full House actor mentioned that Betty, 99, always said that “the love of her life was her husband, Allen Ludden, who she lost in 1981.”

He continued: “Well, if things work out by Betty’s design— in the afterlife, they are reunited.

“I don’t know what happens when we die, but if Betty says you get to be with the love of your life, then I happily defer to Betty on this.”

Celebrities remember ‘America’s Dad’

Multiple tributes by celebrities and fans were also posted online almost immediately after the news of Saget’s death.

Comedian Nikki Glaser wrote: “I’ll miss Bob Saget so much. He was as kind as he was funny.”

Star Trek actor, George Takei, said he was “deeply saddened” to learn of Saget’s “untimely” passing.

“Beloved by millions as America’s Dad, he was a regular presence in our living rooms, bringing to us the funniest videos and countless belly laughs. Gone too soon, like so many of the brightest souls.”

Bobby Lee called Saget “one of the nicest guys in this business.”

“My heart is broken,” he added.

Kimmel: Bob was ‘funny for real’

In his tribute to Bob, Jimmy Kimmel said the late actor was “so funny” – and he wasn’t just talking about the star’s credits like Full House or America’s Funniest Home Videos.

“I mean funny for real, like when you walked into a party and you saw Bob and his wife Kelly [Rizzo] in the corner, you go straight to them and stay for as long as you could because he had something funny to say about everything and nothing bad to say about anyone,” he said.

Jimmy Kimmel’s tribute to the ‘sweetest’ comedian

Jimmy Kimmel broke down in tears while paying tribute to his close friend Bob Saget on Monday night.

The talk show host, 54, called Bob the “sweetest” and “kindest” man in a tearful monologue after the comedian was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday.

“Bob was the sweetest, he was the sweetest man, and the reason people wrote that is because it’s true. It’s the best word – if you had to pick one word to describe him, that was it: the sweetest.”

He went on: “I have so many wonderfully kind and supportive texts and emails, calls from Bob. He always had a compliment.

“He would write sometimes just to tell me he loved me, and I know he did that for many people.”

Saget’s last email to Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! following Saget’s untimely death.

He revealed that the late comic had sent an email to Harvey just two days before his death.

“He wanted me to come do this new podcast he had, man,” Harvey said about the email. “He really respected the moral stances that I take, he was just talking about all the good times that we’ve had.”

Harvey’s staff read the email to him.

“They read the email to me, so it was a little hard. He was a great dude.”

Jodie Sweetin calls Saget ‘best TV dad ever’

Sweetin starred as middle daughter Stephanie Tanner on Full House alongside Saget.

She took to Instagram to post a few photos and a tribute message to honor Saget’s passing.

“There aren’t enough words to express what I’m feeling today. Nor are they big enough to capture even a slice of who he was,” her caption begins.

“Bob was a wonderful human being.”

“He was a genuinely kind spirit who made it through so much in his life, and was most happy when he was helping others.”

“I would always say “you’re the best TV dad ever”. And he was.”

Who owns the Full House home?

In 2016, Full House showrunner Jeff Franklin purchased the famous home featured in the sitcom.

His original plans were reportedly to remodel the home into an exact replica of the set used throughout the series.

Due to complaints from neighbors about the increase of tourism in the area, Franklin put the home up for sale.

In October of 2020, the Full House home sold for $5.35million, to a new, unnamed homeowner.

The 3,728 square foot house features three stories, a master suite with a fireplace, walk-in closet, and spa bath, as well as views of the San Francisco Bay.

Located on Postcard Row in San Francisco, the home has four bedrooms.

Fans gather at iconic Full House home

Fans gathered outside of the iconic home depicted on Full House to honor the passing of Bob Saget.

FOX11 reported that fans left flowers and took photos of the home on Broderick Street that was shown as the exterior of the Tanner’s home.

Candace Cameron Bure doesn’t ‘want to say goodbye’

Bure, who played eldest daughter DJ Tanner on Full House, shared photos of herself and Saget on her Instagram account.

Her caption reads: “I love you sooooo much. I don’t want to say goodbye 💔.

“35 years wasn’t long enough.”

An iconic dad

Saget was best known for his role as Danny Tanner, the patriarch of the Tanner family in Full House. He played the role opposite John Stamos and Dave Coulier.

His TV daughters were played bare Candace Cameron, Jodie Sweetin and twin Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen playing little Michelle Tanner.

Many remember Saget as the family-friendly father of three that he portrayed onscreen. In actuality, he was known in the comedy world for being incredibly raunchy.

How did Bob Saget die?

Bob was found dead Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando.

The Sheriff’s Department and fire department responded to the hotel in Orlando around 4pm on January 9 after Bob was found in his room by hotel security.

He was pronounced dead at the scene but the circumstances of his death are unknown at this time.

Hundreds of guests

Family and friends gathered to say their goodbyes to the legendary star as the service was held at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries at the Tanach Chapel.

Aside from his family, hundreds of notable faces attended the service including comedian Mike Binder, as well as Bob’s close pals Jeffrey Ross and Full House co-star John Stamos and his wife, and Candace Cameron.

Judd Apatow, Marc Maron, Jimmy Kimmel were also among the high profile guests who attended the service.

Bob ‘in great spirits’ before death

Sources previously exclusively told The Sun: “Bob was in great spirits the days before, performing sold out comedy shows in Florida.

“You can see from his Instagram posts following the show what a blast he had on stage and how excited he was to be back on the comedy tour circuit.”

The insider then spoke about how Kelly is “so appreciative and touched by all of the support, media tributes, fan response, and messages from close friends and family.”

The source added: “She is still numb, as this has happened less than 24 hours ago, so she needs time to process this, and will speak out when she has had some time to properly grieve.

“It is truly devastating.”

Laughing out loud

Disney’s Paul Pressler also spoke at Saget’s funeral, according to the source, as he called the America’s Funniest Home Videos host his “brother” in a speech that was filled with swears and had guests laughing out loud.

Kelly Rizzo SOBS during speech 

Saget’s wife Kelly Rizzo sobbed during her speech at the late comic’s funeral that was filled with so many guests they spilled onto the lawn.

According to a source, Kelly gave a moving speech full of laughs as she called Bob her “hero” and revealed she would call him “Batman.”

Kelly also said she was honored to be his wife and that he was her biggest cooking critic but greatest supporter, the insider revealed.

Mary Kate and Ashley attend funeral

The Olsen twins were pictured at Bob Saget’s funeral on Friday in Los Angeles.

It was a rare public appearance for the sisters who played Michelle, Danny Tanner’s youngest daughter on Full House.

Jimmy Kimmel attends funeral

The late-night host was pictured arriving at Bob Saget’s funeral on Friday.

In his tribute to Bob, Jimmy Kimmel said the late actor was “so funny” – and he wasn’t just talking about the star’s credits like Full House or America’s Funniest Home Videos.

“I mean funny for real, like when you walked into a party and you saw Bob and his wife Kelly [Rizzo] in the corner, you go straight to them and stay for as long as you could because he had something funny to say about everything and nothing bad to say about anyone,” he said.

Saget’s wife consoled

Family and friends gathered for Bob Saget’s funeral at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon.

Pictured below is the comedian’s wife Kelly Rizzo being consoled by a guest.

Rizzo and Saget had been married for three years.

‘Hardest day of Stamos’ life’

Bob Saget’s co-star and close friend John Stamos is seen arriving at Saget’s funeral on Friday.

Earlier in the day Stamos tweeted: “Today will be the hardest day of my life.

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”

Judd Apatow pictured at Saget’s funeral

Superstar filmmaker Judd Apatow joined Bob Saget’s close friends and family on Friday at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries.

Saget was best known for his role as Danny Tanner, the patriarch of the Tanner family in Full House. He played the role opposite John Stamos and Dave Coulier.

Dave Coulier seen at funeral

Bob Saget’s Full House co-star Dave Coulier is seen alongside other guests, family and friends arriving at the comedian’s funeral in Los Angeles on Friday.

From 2016 until 2020, Saget reprised his role as Danny Tanner in the Full House sequel series, Fuller House.