BOB Saget, the comedian who delighted millions as the star of Full House in the 1980s and 1990s, has been found dead in a hotel room in Florida, said the local sheriff yesterday.

It is not clear how the beloved 65-year-old, often heralded as “America’s dad” and one of the most ubiquitous faces on United States television in the 1990s, had died.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said detectives found no sign of foul play or drugs when they were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, where Saget was found “unresponsive”.

The star had been touring the country and done a show in Jacksonville the night before his body was found. He had tweeted to say how much fun he had after the show.

“Loved tonight’s show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience. Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening. I had no idea I did a 2-hour set tonight. I am happily addicted again to this… Check BobSaget.com for my dates in 2022.”

Tributes poured in, including from his Full House co-stars.

“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,” tweeted actor John Stamos, who played Uncle Jesse on the hit sitcom.

“Bob Saget… Just the funniest and nicest,” tweeted comedian Jon Stewart.

“Deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of comedian Bob Saget. Beloved by millions as America’s Dad, he was a regular presence in our living rooms, bringing to us the funniest videos and countless belly laughs. Gone too soon, like so many of the brightest souls,” wrote Star Trek actor George Takei.

Saget starred as Danny Tanner, the widowed father of three girls, and his efforts to raise them – assisted by his brother-in-law Jesse and friend Joey – formed the heart of the popular Full House sitcom.

ABC ran it for eight seasons from 1987 to 1995. Netflix aired a sequel focusing on one of the daughters, DJ Tanner, which ran from 2016 to 2020.

Saget was also a host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, wildly popular in the pre-YouTube era, and the voice of the narrator on CBS hit show How I Met Your Mother.

He had a recurring role on HBO hit Entourage from 2005 to 2010, playing a parody of himself.

Saget was born in Philadelphia in 1956. He had three children – twins Aubrey and Lara, and Jennifer – with his first wife, Sherri Kramer Saget.

He is survived by his children and second wife, Kelly Rizzo. – AFP, January 10, 2022.