(CNN) — Friends and former colleagues of Bob Saget, who died Sunday at age 65, the comedian and actor was remembered for his humor and kindness.
John Stamos led the tributes. On social media, the actor wrote that he was “devastated” by the death of his former “Full House” co-star.
“I am dejected. Destroyed. I am in complete and utter shock. I will never have another friend like him. I love you so much Bobby,” Stamos wrote.
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.
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) January 10, 2022
Candace Cameron Bure, who played one of his daughters on “Full House,” also paid tribute to Saget.
“I don’t know what to say,” Bure tweeted. “I have no words. Bob was one of the best human beings I have ever met. I loved him very much.”
I don’t know what to say ????. I have no words. Bob was one of the best humans beings I’ve ever known in my life. I loved him so much.
— Candace Cameron Bure (@candacecbure) January 10, 2022
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Comedian Jon Stewart wrote: “Bob Saget … Simply the funniest and most enjoyable …”.
Bob Saget
Just the funniest and nicest…— Jon Stewart (@jonstewart) January 10, 2022
Whoopi Goldberg also paid tribute with the message: “Sail away, my friend Bob Saget. With your great heart and abject madness, my condolences to his daughters and other family.”
Sail on my friend Bob Saget With your huge heart and abject lunacy,my condolences to his daughters & other family
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) January 10, 2022
Television legend Norman Lear said that Saget had been a close friend.
“Bob Saget was a human being as charming as he was funny. And he was hilarious in my opinion. We were close friends and I mightn’t have loved him more,” Lear wrote in a statement on social media.
BJ Novak sent his condolences via Twitter: “I have always loved and always will love Bob Saget.”
Saget, who recently participated in a podcast with Novack, had written on Twitter: “I loved talking to BJ so much regarding The Office, his movie roles, @ThePremise – his show I love on FX on Hulu, and more – It’s so fun and talented. “
Marc Maron, who recalled having Saget on his podcast, wrote: “Oh no. DEP Bob Saget. Truly one of the kindest and funniest guys. So sad.”
Oh no. RIP Bob Saget. Truly one of the nicest guys and so funny. Very sad.
– marc maron (@marcmaron) January 10, 2022
Comedy Central paid tribute to the comedian and wrote on Twitter: “Bob Saget was a beloved and transgressive comedian. He will be missed.”
Kat Dennings, who starred alongside Saget in the comedy “Raising Dad,” called Saget “the most charming man.”
“Oh God. Bob Saget! The most charming man. I was his daughter on television for a season and he was always so kind and protective. I am so sorry for his family,” she wrote.
