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One ofBob Saget’s best qualities was his consideration for others, according to his longtime friend Caroline Hirsch.
Hirsch first met Saget in the early ’80s when he was headlining at her comedy club in New York City.
“Bob was a cutting edge, racy kind of comedian,” says Hirsch. “When people saw him onFull House, here was this family man and the persona of this kind guy. But when he went on the road, he had this standup act that was really racy. So people were kind of shocked.”
Hirsch and Saget later worked together for years to support theScleroderma Research Foundation.
“Bob came when his sister was very sick with this disease and passed away, and he got involved with the foundation,” she recalls. “These fundraisers just got bigger and bigger every year. And Bob was really immersed in it.”
Hirsch continues: “He was generous. All of his proteges and his stars would come out for this event at the club. The Olsen girls, all of the kids fromFull Houseand John Stamos were always there for him. It was fun working with him. He really put himself into that charity, and he made himself the voice of it, and really helped raise millions and millions of dollars for the charity.”
Saget died at the age of 65. He was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday afternoon, following a performance outside of Jacksonville the night prior, the Orange County Sheriff’s Officeannounced on Twitter.
His family laterconfirmed his deathin a statement, sharing how “devastated” they are.
“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.”
source: people.com
