Pete Davidson thanks Bob Saget for helping him overcome “some tough mental health issues” in a moving tribute to the late comedian who died at the age of 65.
Pete Davidson thanked Bob Saget for helping him get through “some tough mental health things” in a moving tribute to the late comedian who died Sunday at the age of 65.
Davidson, who does not use social media, shared his words through the Twitter account of SNL writer and comedian Dave Sirus.
Saget died suddenly “in his sleep,” a source told DailyMail.com on Monday. The comedian was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton golf complex in Orlando, Florida, following a performance in Jacksonville on Saturday.
Grim: Pete Davidson thanked Bob Saget for helping him get through “some tough mental health things” in a moving tribute to the late comedian who died Sunday at the age of 65.
“I just wanted you to know that Bob Saget was one of the kindest men on the planet,” Davidson wrote.
“ When I was younger and several times throughout our friendship, it helped me overcome some difficult mental health issues. He stayed on the phone with my mother for hours trying to help as much as he could, connecting us with doctors and new things we can try. He would see me and make sure I was okay.
Davidson added: ‘I love you Bob, it was an honor meeting you. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. My condolences to the family. ‘
Tragic: Saget died suddenly “in his sleep,” a source told DailyMail.com on Monday. The comedian was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton golf complex in Orlando, Florida, following a performance in Jacksonville on Saturday.
“I just wanted you to know that Bob Saget was one of the kindest men on the planet,” Davidson wrote.
In a final Instagram post, less than 24 hours before he was found dead, Saget told fans that he was “loving every minute” of being back on stage.
Well, I loved the show tonight in Jacksonville. Very good audience. Lots of positivity. It also happened last night in Orlando last night at Hard Rock Live. Very appreciative and fun audiences. Thanks again to @comediantimwilkins for opening.
‘I had no idea that I did a two-hour set tonight. I’m back in comedy like when I was 26. I think I am finding my new voice and loving every moment.
‘Well I’ll see you in two weeks Jan 28-29 with my brother @therealmikeyoung – And check BobSaget.com for my dates in 2022 – – I go everywhere until I get the special photo. And then I probably go ahead because I’m addicted to this shit. Calm down.’
Doing What He Loved: In a final Instagram post, less than 24 hours before he was found dead, Saget told fans that he “loved every minute” of being back on stage.
The source told DailyMail.com that “no foul play” was suspected in his death.
“There was no foul play, nothing strange at all. All they have told us is that he died in his sleep, ”explained the source. ‘We are all devastated. I spoke to him on Saturday afternoon. He had a great show on Saturday night. He was the most generous and charming guy. It is simply tragic.
Saget is survived by his wife Kelly Rizzo, whom he married in 2018, and their three children: Aubrey, 34; Lara, 32; and Jennifer, 29, all of whom he shared with his first wife Sherri Kramer, whom he was married to from 1982 to 1997.
His family paid tribute to their ‘beloved Bob’, saying they were ‘devastated’ by his passing. “ 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.
“While we ask for privacy at this time, we invite you to join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought into the world,” said a statement.
Bob was known for playing beloved father Danny Tanner on Full House and shared laughs with the country on America’s Funniest Home Videos, but was also known for his hilarious cameo in the ’98 stoner movie Half Baked, chronicling How I Met Your Mother and directing Norm MacDonald and Artie Lange in Dirty Work.
Caption: Bob was known for playing beloved father Danny Tanner on Full House and shared laughter with the country in America’s funniest home videos, but was also known for his hilarious cameo in the ’98 stoner movie Half Baked, narrating How I Met Your Mother. and directing Norm MacDonald and Artie Lange in Dirty Work
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