It was on Sunday night (Jan. 16) that AFH host Alfonso Ribeiro paid tribute to the late Bob Saget, “As you’ve heard, the world lost a legend last week, and AFV lost a family member.  Bob Saget is synonymous with AFV to this day, and this show wouldn’t have been the same without his unique sense of humor. It’s been my honor to continue carrying the torch Bob so brightly lit.”

 


 

Alfonso introduced a montage which he described as ‘Bob being Bob.’  The montage included comical moments clips Bob’s time hosting AFV, and it also included Bob sitting with Tim Bergeron, who took over the series after Bob left in 1997.  Bob passed unexpectedly at the age of 65 – he was found unresponsive inside his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, last Sunday.

 


 

Following his passing, the Saget released a statement which read, “We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today. 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.”

 

 

Bob was laid to rest Friday afternoon in L.A. in a small, intimate funeral.

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