Pete davidson is paying tribute to his fellow comedian Bob saget, who he credits for helping him “get through some tough mental health things.”
Hours after Full house star was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, the Saturday night live The cast member shared a tribute to his friend through comedian David Sirus.
“I just wanted you to know that Bob Saget was one of the kindest men on the planet,” Davidson wrote.
She continued: “When I was younger and several times throughout our friendship, he helped me overcome some mental health issues. He was on the phone with my mother for hours trying to help in any way he could, connecting us with doctors and new things we can try. He would watch me and make sure I was okay. “
He ended by writing, “I love you, Bob. It was an honor meeting you. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. My condolences to the family.”
Davidson has been candid about his mental health issues, including diagnosing Borderline personality disorder after years of battling depression and anxiety. He said losing his firefighter father on September 11, 2001, when Davidson was 7, was the catalyst. She has talked about her battle with substance abuse, sharing that she has been “inside and outside” the rehabilitation centers during his time in the limelight.
Saget, who has been on the road doing his comedy tour, was found dead Sunday in his hotel room in Florida. He missed his departure time and was found by cleaning who in turn alerted hotel security. Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called and Saget was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use. The Ninth District Medical Examiner’s Office is determining the cause of death.
Many celebrities, including Saget’s Full house co-stars – have paid tribute. In line with what Davidson shared, many of those tributes note that Saget was “as friendly as it is fun. “The word” nice “was used as well. Andrea Barber, who played Kimmy in Full house and his reboot, said the father of television, and father of three in real life, “had a heart bigger than anyone in Hollywood.”
The Saget family, second wife Kelly Rizzo and their three children said in a statement Sunday that they were “devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today. 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. “
