He was resting in Orlando after playing a stand-up show in Jacksonville the night before.
Local law enforcement confirmed that there were no signs of foul play or drug use present at the scene.
At the time of this writing, Saget’s cause of death has yet to be announced.
His surviving family members issued an emotional statement.
“We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today.
His management team wrote an additional statement, describing Saget as “part of our extended family.”
The latest is Tom Bergeron, who’s floored by the comedian’s sudden passing.
Saget held the job from 1990 to 1997, while Bergeron took over from 2001 to 2015.
In a new interview withEntertainment Tonight, Bergeron expressed utter shock and disbelief atSaget’s heartbreaking death.
“It meant the world to me,” Bergeron said about the special.
As Bergeron explained, he was “also a friend, also a shock.”
Bergeron will always remember how kind and open to collaboration Saget was.
