Bob Saget's Wife, Kelly Rizzo, and Family 'Devastated' by Comedian's Death

Bob Saget's family have spoken of their "devastation" at the actor's sudden death at the age of 65.

Hollywood is reeling from the news of the death of "America's Dad" this morning after he was found unresponsive in a Florida hotel room.

Now, the former Full House star's family, including wife Kelly Rizzo and his adult children, have released a statement on the tragedy.

"We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today," the Saget family said in a statement to Page Six.

"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 continued: "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."

Rizzo, host of Eat Travel Rock TV, and Saget have been married since 2018.

Saget shares three daughters, Aubrey, 34, Lara, 32, and Jennifer, 29, with his ex-wife Sherri Kramer. The couple married in 1982 and divorced in 1997.

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Lara Saget, Bob Saget and Kelly Rizzo attend the "Untitled: Dave Chappelle Documentary" Premiere during the 2021 Tribeca Festival at Radio City Music Hall on June 19, 2021 in New York City. Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival

The Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed Saget's death on Twitter on Monday, after he was found in the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida on Sunday. They said that drug use or foul play are not thought to be factors.

"Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room," a statement from the sheriff's office reads.

"The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case. #BobSaget."

A cause of death is yet to be confirmed.

Saget wrote about "loving every moment" of returning to performing stand-up comedy in his final Instagram post, shared shortly before he passed away.

"Okay, I loved tonight's show @pontevedra_concerthall in Jacksonville," he tweeted on Sunday night. "Really nice audience. Lots of positivity. Happened last night in Orlando last night at the Hard Rock Live too. Very appreciative and fun audiences."

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Actor / Comedian Bob Saget (L) and Kelly Rizzo (R) attend the screening of HBO's "The Zen Diaries Of Garry Shandling" at Avalon on March 14, 2018 in Hollywood, California. Paul Archuleta/Getty/FilmMagic

Saget is being fondly remembered by a host of fellow comedians who are sharing their condolences with touching tributes on social media.

"Beautiful Bob Saget passed away today at 65. He had a big, big heart and a wonderfully warped comic mind. He gave the world a lot of joy and lived his life for goodness' sake," Jim Carrey tweeted.

While his Full House co-star John Stamos said he is "broken" and "gutted" at the loss of his friend.

"I am broken. I am gutted. I am in complete and utter shock. I will never ever have another friend like him. I love you so much Bobby," he tweeted.

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Actor Bob Saget and his daughters Lara, Aubrey and Jennie arrive at the Golden Dads Awards ceremony at the Peterson Automotive Museum on June 15, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who also starred on the show as children, released a joint statement following Saget's death.

"Bob was the most loving, compassionate and generous man. We are deeply saddened that he is no longer with us but know that he will continue to be by our side to guide us as gracefully as he always has," they said.

"We are thinking of his daughters, wife and family and are sending our condolences."

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