Bob Saget's Death: What to Know About His Sudden Passing 2 Years Later

Bob Saget unexpectedly died in his Florida hotel room following an unwitnessed fall

It’s been two years since the untimely death of Bob Saget.

On Jan. 9, 2022, the Full House star was found dead at the age of 65 in his hotel room at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes in Florida. While it was later discovered that Saget had suffered blunt head trauma following an unwitnessed fall, the immediate news of his death came as a shock to family, friends and fans around the world.

“We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today,” Saget’s wife Kelly Rizzo and his family said in a statement to PEOPLE. “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.”

In the days leading up to his death, Saget was in the midst of his “I Don't Do Negative” comedy tour and was in good spirits. During his stay in Orlando, a source told PEOPLE that Saget was friendly with staff and fellow guests and “happy to take selfies with whoever asked in the lobby.”

“A couple of girls asked for a selfie and he even held the camera and joked that his arms were longer because he was part orangutan. He was really gracious. No entourage, no entitlement, no attitude,” the source told PEOPLE.

They continued, “He carried his own bags, seemed really energetic and honestly seemed really healthy and happy. He didn't move like a 65-year-old man. That’s why it's such a shock to everyone.”

Saget’s funeral was held just five days later and was attended by friends, family and costars, including John Stamos, Candace Cameron Bure, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Jodie Sweetin, Dave Coulier and Lori Loughlin.

Two years after his sudden passing, here's everything to know about Bob Saget's death.

How did Bob Saget die?

Authorities ruled that Saget’s untimely death was due to blunt head trauma sustained from an unwitnessed accidental fall in his hotel room at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. Saget’s family shared his cause of death in a statement just a month after he died.

“The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma,” the Saget family said in the statement obtained by PEOPLE. “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.”

According to Saget’s autopsy, the Orange County Medical Examiner stated that the comedian had fractures to the back of his head and around his eyes at the time of his death — and had likely fallen backward and hit the back of his head.

Per the report, Saget had posterior scalp abrasions, subgaleal hemorrhage (which is blood that forms between skull and scalp), discoloration in the upper and lower eyelids due to skull fracture, subdural hematoma (which is a buildup of blood on the surface of the brain) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (which is bleeding in the space that surrounds the brain).

The autopsy also noted that “nothing was located” in Saget’s room that “allows for a definitive conclusion” to be made on how he could have obtained his fatal head injury. According to the report, “most of the suite was carpeted” and “the headboard of the bed was lightly padded and set slightly out from the wall.”

While both were cited as “possible mechanisms of injury,” authorities also checked other pieces of furniture like marble end tables and bathroom counters, finding no traces of blood or hair. It has been speculated that Saget lost consciousness in the bathroom and fell backward onto the marble floor, hitting his head. Upon regaining consciousness, Saget is believed to have stumbled into bed, where he again lost consciousness and died.

Saget was also COVID-19 positive at the time of his death and had the prescription drug clonazepam in his system, which treats seizures, panic disorders, and anxiety. The autopsy also stated that Saget had cardiomegaly (an enlarged heart), coronary artery atherosclerosis (damage or disease in the heart's major blood vessels) and aortic atherosclerosis (plaque build-up inside the wall of the aorta).

When did Bob Saget die?

Saget is presumed to have died around 4 a.m. on the morning of Jan. 9, 2022, although his body was not discovered until later that afternoon.

Where did Bob Saget die?

Saget was found unresponsive in his hotel room at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. Earlier in the evening, he had performed a stand-up set and was last seen on surveillance video upon his return to the hotel.

He was recorded exiting the elevator on the hotel’s ninth floor and walking down the hallway. He entered his room at 2:17 a.m. and put a “Do Not Disturb” sign on his doorknob. According to authorities who saw the footage and spoke with PEOPLE, nothing seemed out of the ordinary and he showed no sign of distress.

Saget was set to return home later that day, but when he did not check out and his family was “unable to get a hold of him,” a member of the hotel’s security team headed upstairs to “check on his well-being.” When Saget did not answer the door, the employee entered the room, finding the comedian lying in bed with “no pulse.”

Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Department were called just after 4 p.m and Saget was pronounced deceased on scene.

How old was Bob Saget when he died?

Saget was 65 years old at the time of his death.

What were Bob Saget’s last words?

In the hours leading up to his passing, Saget crossed paths with numerous people following his stand-up performance at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. According to Rosalie Cocci, who runs errands for talent at the theater, she heard Saget complain that he was not feeling well and was dealing with the effects of “long-term COVID” as well as hearing issues.

“I did hear him say, ‘I don't feel good, but I’m ready to do the show. This is what I do this for.’ He kinda seemed like he was talking himself up,” Cocci told police in audio obtained by PEOPLE. “He stated himself that... it was taking his body a long time to get over [COVID]. He said that his hearing had been off and that was the case that night. He was asking the sound guys to turn everything up.”

Although he was still under the weather, Cocci noted that Saget “didn’t miss a beat” in his performance and that his speech was not slurred at any point.

Then upon returning back to his hotel, which was a two-hour drive from the venue, Saget encountered a Ritz Carlton valet who asked to take a photo. Despite it being around 2 a.m., Saget happily posed for a selfie.

“I didn’t see any injuries, he didn’t seem hurt, he wasn’t slurring his words. He was exactly as I remembered while watching him on the TV as a child,” the valet later told police, according to TMZ.

Saget also posted on social media in the hours leading up to his death. On X (formerly Twitter), Saget wrote that he appreciated the audience at his show and was once again “happily addicted” to performing. He also posted a selfie to Instagram with an extended message, writing that he was “loving every moment” of his stand-up tour.

As for Saget’s final communication with his family, a source told PEOPLE that Saget last spoke to his wife “in the early morning hours on Sunday” after his stand-up show and “sounded really happy.” Rizzo later confirmed that she had texted with her husband that day and their “last conversation, last connection” was filled with love.

“I was just very grateful that it was all, ‘I love you so much.’ I think I said, ‘I love you dearly,’ and he said, ‘I love you endlessly,’ ” she shared in a conversation with Today’s Hoda Kotb. “I said, ‘I can't wait to see you tomorrow.’ And then, you know, it was just all very — it was just all love.”

How did the public react to Bob Saget’s death?

The world was shocked to hear of the tragic loss of Saget, whom many considered family thanks to his role as patriarch of the Tanner family on Full House. The news of his death made headlines around the world and ABC even cut to a special report to announce his passing, breaking into a broadcast of America’s Funniest Videos — a show that Saget once hosted.

Following his death, tributes from fans poured in across social media, with many expressing that Saget had been an important part of their childhood.

In a statement, Saget’s family shared that they were “overwhelmed with the incredible outpouring of love from Bob’s fans” in the wake of his death, and that the support has “been a great comfort to us and for which we are eternally grateful.”

“As we continue to mourn together, we ask everyone to remember the love and laughter that Bob brought to this world, and the lessons he taught us all: to be kind to everyone, to let the people you love know you love them, and to face difficult times with hugs and laughter,” they shared.

How did Bob Saget’s Full House costars react to his death?

In the wake of Saget’s death, his Full House costars posted touching tributes to the late actor. In a joint statement from the entire cast, as well as series creator Jeff Franklin, the group shared their grief following the loss of Saget.

“Thirty-five years ago, we came together as a TV family, but we became a real family. And now we grieve as a family,” they wrote in an Instagram post shared on John Stamos’ account. “Bob made us laugh until we cried. Now our tears flow in sadness, but also with gratitude for all the beautiful memories of our sweet, kind, hilarious, cherished Bob. He was a brother to us guys, a father to us girls and a friend to all of us. Bob, we love you dearly. We ask in Bob’s honor, hug the people you love. No one gave better hugs than Bob.”

Stamos as well as his costars Dave Coulier and Lori Loughlin also shared individual statements, all expressing that they were devastated over the news of Saget’s death.

“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,” Stamos tweeted.

In his own tweet, Coulier wrote, “My heart is broken. I love you, Bob. Your forever brother, Dave.”

Candace Cameron Bure also spoke out, writing that Saget was “one of the best humans beings” she’d ever known and loved him dearly. Meanwhile, Bure’s TV sister Jodie Sweetin penned an extended tribute to Saget, sharing that the pair “never missed a chance to tell each other, ‘I love you.’ ”

“He was a genuinely kind spirit who made it through so much in his life, and was most happy when he was helping others. Whether it was personally or through SO many of his different avenues of philanthropy. He gave great hugs too,” Sweetin wrote. “I would always say ‘you’re the best TV dad ever.’ And he was.”

Even Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen shared their own personal tribute to Saget, despite having remained extremely private over the past decade.

“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. We are thinking of his daughters, wife and family and are sending our condolences,” the sisters wrote.

What legacy did Bob Saget leave behind?

Saget left a lasting impression on not only comedy but also sitcom television. He lives on through his starring roles on both Full House and its spin-off, Fuller House as well as his charitable work.

Following his passing, more than $90,000 was donated to the Scleroderma Research Foundation in Saget’s memory, a charity which was close to his heart. Saget had served on the board of directors since 2003 shortly after losing his sister to the disease. One of his fellow board members later presented the charity with a $1.5 million grant, matching all donations made in Saget’s honor.

“We’ve received donations from more than 1,500 donors from all over the world, totaling over $90k – before announcing the match. Other people inspired by Bob have contacted us about wanting to do fundraisers in his honor,” executive director Joanne Gold told CNN.

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