On Instagram Monday, Saget’s longtime palJeff Rossshared that after Saget’s death, he gathered with those closest to the late actor.
“I spent yesterday in Bob’s kitchen crying, eating and even laughing with his awesome wifeKelly [Rizzo], a few of our close pals and Bob’s wonderful castmates,” Ross, 56, wrote alongsidea carousel of photosof the pair alongside some of their famous friends. “Yes it was a full house but it still felt very very empty without our star.”
Ross continued, “Bob made everything better and losing him hasn’t set in for me. But in a way I think this is the easy part. The hard part will be next time I need advice or some cheering up or a pastrami sandwich at 2 am after a break up and my pal Bob isn’t around to get me through it.”
Concluding his post, the comedian added: “I hope everyone reading this has a friend like Bob.”
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SagetdiedSunday at age 65. Just one day after performing a stand-up show outside of Jacksonville, Florida, he was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando.
“We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today,” Saget’s familysaidin a statement. “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. 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.”
Saget’s wife Kelly Rizzo also shared a statement andsaid the comedian was her “whole heart.”
Bob Saget.Amanda Edwards/Getty
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“When the time is right and when this news is not as raw, I look forward to sharing more of Bob with the world,” Rizzo added. “Sharing how much he meant to me, all of those around him, and how much all of his fans and friends meant to him as well. Thank you for respecting my privacy at this time.”
Jeff Ross, John Mayer and Bob Saget.Courtesy Jeff Ross Instagram Story
Many of Saget’s famous friends and peers also mourned his passing on social media. His formerFull Housecastmates alsoissued a joint statementon Instagram.
Bob Saget and Jeff Ross.Ilya S. Savenok/Getty
Their statement continued, “He was a brother to us guys, a father to us girls and a friend to all of us. Bob, we love you dearly. We ask in Bob’s honor, hug the people you love. No one gave better hugs than Bob.”
Separately, fellowFull HousealumJohn Stamossaidhe’s “not ready to accept that he’s gone.“But will instead “imagine him out there, still on the road, doing what he loves with all his heart and humor.”
source: people.com
