Bob Sagetappeared to be in good spirits ahead ofhis untimely deathon Sunday.
TheFull Housealum The belovedFull Housestar, 65,diedSunday at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando following a performance outside of Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday night forhis “I Don’t Do Negative” comedy tour.
In his final days, a source tells PEOPLE Saget kept a low profile at the hotel and was friendly with staff and fellow guests.
“He checked in on Friday morning and used his real name. Everyone recognized him immediately, but he didn’t make any fanfare about it,” says the source. “A couple of girls asked for a selfie and he even held the camera and joked that his arms were longer because he was part orangutan. He was really gracious. No entourage, no entitlement, no attitude.”
The source adds that the Orlando hotel often sees “a lot of famous people come through” and “a lot of them are just nightmares,” but Saget “was really nice.”
“He carried his own bags, seemed really energetic and honestly seemed really healthy and happy,” the insider continues. “He didn’t move like a 65-year-old man. That’s why it’s such a shock to everyone.”
Bob Saget.Phillip Faraone/Getty
“This really hit us all here. People have been crying,” the source adds. “He’s such a nice guy, a good guest and you felt like you knew him. It’s really a sad day.”
On Sunday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the comedian’s death after deputies were called to the Ritz Carlton that afternoon.
“Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room. The man was identified as Robert Saget and pronounced deceased on scene,” the officials wrote onTwitter. “Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case.”
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News of Saget’s death sparked emotional reactions from many of his Hollywood peers, including hisFull Housecostars.
The cast of Full House.Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
“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 read. “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.”
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source: people.com
