The comedy world is reeling following the suddendeath of beloved actor Bob Saget.

He wasmidway through a nationwide comedy tourat the time.

I loved Bob Saget.

Bob Saget smiles at an event

He gave me so much encouragement when I first started out.

He was a real friend to me too.

Not just a mentor.

Pete Davidson poses on the red carpet

I always looked up to him.

Shocked and devastated."

“Bob Saget was one of the nicest men on the planet,” Davidson began.

Bob Saget smiling on the red carpet

He would check in on me and double-check I was okay."

Davidson culminated his statement by noting it was “an honor” to know Saget personally.

The “Full House” star had a history of providing moral support to friends and fans alike.

The two discussed coping strategies in difficult times, particularly when their careers were floundering in the early days.

He added, “It’s so rewarding.”

In fact, the comedian admitted he always wanted to be a doctor.

“I guess this is me being a doctor in my own way,” he said.

“I can’t wait to talk to people later today.”

Clearly, providing love and support to others was something that came naturally to Saget.