Bob Saget Passed Away Hours after Sharing a Joyful Post - Autopsy Report Describes Severe Skull Fractures

Comedian Bob Saget passed away a day after announcing his excitement over returning to the stage after a long hiatus. Medical professionals believe he suffered severe head trauma, comparing it to falling from several feet above the ground.

Bob Saget was a comical genius known for his acting stint on "Full House," voice-over on "How I Met Your Mother," and hosting on "America's Funniest Home Videos." While he was excited to return to stand-up comedy, he could never finish his tour following a long hiatus.

The American star died a mere 24 hours after he posted a positive message on Instagram. While no foul play was suspected, his autopsy reports show that Saget suffered from head trauma that caused him pain.

EARLY YEARS

Born Robert Lane Saget on May 17, 1956, in Philadelphia, the actor studied film at Temple University, where he received a Student Academy Award for Documentary Merit for his film "Through Adam's Eyes."

After graduating, he pursued comedy and became a fixture in one of Los Angeles' comedy clubs, the Comedy Store. He recalled:

"I lived in that room for seven years. I did jokes and some stories, but most of them were just silly – dirty silly [...]. I don't curse for the sake of cursing – that's the actual truth."

SAGET'S CAREER

Soon, Saget began appearing on sitcoms such as "Critical Condition" and "The Morning Program" before becoming a star on "Full House." He also became the first host of the comedy show "America's Funniest Home Videos."

In 1996, Saget worked behind the scenes and directed the television movie "For Hope," inspired by his sister's story of dying from an autoimmune disease. His sibling, Gay, received treatment for the condition, but it was a mere bandaid solution to the symptoms.

Saget directed the comedy "Dirty Work" and was featured in "The Aristocrat," a movie focusing on the history of a joke. Five years later, in 2010, the comedian became the host of the documentary series "Strange Days With Bob Saget." He also reprised his role on the "Fuller House" sequel and became a narrator on "How I Met Your Mother."

MAKING A COMEBACK

His impact in the industry impacted many far and wide, as did his death, a mere 24 hours after he posted an emotional message sharing his excitement about being able to return to the stage. Saget shared that he performed at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando and had a fun and positive audience.

They filed an injunction to prevent photos, videos, recordings, and other sources of information related to his death, from being released to the public.

He also disclosed that returning to stage felt like he was 26 all over again amidst his stand-up tour in September 2021. In one of his posts, he said, "I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I'm happily addicted again to this [expletive]."

SAGET'S DEMISE

Barely a day after his post, the "Dirty Work" star, 65, was found unconscious in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grand Lake. The cause of his death on January 9, 2022, remains unknown.

Details surrounding his unfortunate demise remained scanty as the police say there were no apparent signs of drug use or foul play. The star is believed to have been healthy, having just gotten his COVID booster shot a month back.

Autopsy reports revealed that Saget had several skull fractures that caused bleeding across both sides of his brain. It appeared that the late star had a serious set of injuries that brain experts believe would have had him confused.

WHAT EXPERTS SAID

According to chief medical examiner Dr. Joshua Stephany, "It is most probable that the decedent suffered an unwitnessed fall backward and struck the posterior aspect of his head." An emergency physician and concussion expert, Dr. Jeffrey Bazarian, said:

"It's like an egg cracking. You hit it one spot, and it can crack from the back to the front. I doubt he was lucid, and doubt he thought, 'I'm just going to sleep this off.'"

Other neurosurgeons claimed a typical fall would have caused the fractures on Saget and even compared his with those of people who fell from high places or get thrown out of the car from crashes.

However, no other injuries found on Saget's body would be found in the worst accidents. Dr. Gavin Britz, Houston Methodist's chair in neurosurgery, said:

"This is significant trauma. This is something I find with someone with a baseball bat to the head or who has fallen 20 or 30 feet. If you fracture your orbit, you have significant pain."

In a statement to Page Six, the deceased's family asked for privacy to mourn their loved one but asked everyone to join them in celebrating the laughter and love that Saget brought people worldwide.

SAGET'S FAMILY FILES AN INJUNCTION

Over a month after his passing, Saget's family, his wife Kelly Rizzo, and three daughters, Aubrey, Lara, and Jennifer, filed a lawsuit to stop the release of the actor's records surrounding the investigation of his death.

They filed an injunction to prevent photos, videos, recordings, and other sources of information related to his death, from being released to the public. The lawsuit read:

"Plaintiffs will suffer irreparable harm in the form of extreme mental pain, anguish, and emotional distress if Defendants release the Records in response to public records requests [...]."

SAGET'S LAST INTERVIEW

During his final interview with News4JAX, Saget revealed that he loved how much he had evolved over the years. He said that his comedy style has since changed and that he no longer talked about politics or religion.

"I just want to make people have a good time and have a good night out, I'm getting ready to do a new special, so we got to go on the road," he said as reported by Daily Mail.

Saget is survived by Kelly Rizzo and children Jennifer Belle, Lara Melanie, and Aubrey, whom he shares with ex-wife Sherri Kramer.