Washington (US): A number of Hollywood actors and comedians took to social media today and mourned the loss of comedian-actor Bob Saget, who unexpectedly died on Sunday night.
Saget was reportedly found unresponsive at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida, and he was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The cause of death has not been confirmed, but officials say there was no sign of drug use or foul play.
"We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today. 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," Saget's family said in a statement. They added, "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."
The news of Saget's demise has left actor Priyanka Chopra extremely saddened. Taking to Instagram Story, Priyanka wrote, "End of an era. Rest in power Bob Saget."
Kat Dennings, who co-starred with Saget on the early 2000s sitcom Raising Da, was among the first to react to the news on Twitter, calling her TV father "the loveliest man."
"Oh god. Bob Saget!!! The loveliest man. I was his TV daughter for one season and he was always so kind and protective. So so sorry for his family," she wrote.
Obviously, that role was far from Saget's most iconic paternal part. He was perhaps best known as Danny Tanner, the wholesome germaphobe and lovable father of three on the sitcom Full House.
The show, which ran on ABC from 1987 to 1995, was later revived on Netflix, with Saget and many key cast members returning in 2016 for Fuller House.