Bob Saget’s Death: Ritz-Carlton Staff Member Recalls What the Actor Was Like in the Days Before His Death
Bob Saget is an actor and comedian best known for appearing on shows such as Full House, Fuller House, How I Met Your Mother, and America’s Funniest Home Videos.
On Jan. 9, fans were shocked to learn that Saget was found dead at a Ritz-Carlton hotel. Many people are looking back to the time shortly before his death, and a hotel staff member shared some memories of Saget.
Bob Saget was found dead at a Ritz-Carlton hotel
At the time of Saget’s death, he was on his “I Don’t Do Negative” comedy tour. The night before, he had performed at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in Jacksonville, Florida.
However, on Jan. 9, Saget was found dead at a Ritz-Carlton in Orlando. The Orange County Sheriff’s office tweeted the news: “Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room. 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’s cause of death is currently unknown.
According to Page Six, Saget’s family, which includes wife Kelly Rizzo and three adult children, released a statement saying they are “devastated” by his death.
“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,” the statement said. “Though we ask for privacy at this time, we invite you to join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world.”
A hotel employee recalls what Bob Saget was like in the days before his death
Saget had stayed for two nights at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando before his death, and some people at the hotel have memories of him.
A hotel staff member told People that Saget was “low-key, unassuming guest who was more than happy to take selfies with whoever asked in the lobby.”
The insider added, “He checked in on Friday morning and used his real name. Everyone recognized him immediately, but he didn’t make any fanfare about it. 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.”
According to the source, the hotel is no stranger to famous faces, though “a lot of them are just nightmares.” Saget, however, seemed to be pleasant to deal with.
“He carried his own bags, seemed really energetic and honestly seemed really healthy and happy,” the insider said before adding, “He’s such a nice guy, a good guest and you felt like you knew him. It’s really a sad day.”
Bob Saget’s social media posts before his death are getting attention
After Saget’s death was announced, many people are also looking at the posts Saget made on social media before his death.
The night before his death, Saget tweeted a “heartbreaking” response to his show in Jacksonville. He wrote, “I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this s**t.”
On Dec. 31, after the death of Betty White, Saget wrote a message about death on Instagram.
“She always said the love of her life was her husband, Allen Ludden, who she lost in 1981,” Saget said. “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.”
