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Breaking: Bob Saget's Cause of Death Revealed - It's Not What Authorities Thought

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It appears we now know the cause of Bob Saget’s death.

On Jan. 9 the beloved comedian and actor was found dead, lying face up on his bed in a luxury hotel room in Florida.

Contrary to what many had previously assumed, Saget did not die of a heart attack or stroke.

Reportedly, his cause of death was actually “more shocking and tragic.”

According to an exclusive report from TMZ, the cause of Saget’s death was actually trauma to the head.

“The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma. They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep,” the Saget family said in a statement, according to NBC.

A source “with direct knowledge” told the outlet that Saget hit his head on something, possibly the headboard of his bed.

“There was an obvious bruise on the back of his head,” TMZ reported.

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TMZ’s source went on to say that authorities believe Saget was unaware of how severe the injury was.

Because of this, he got under the covers and fell asleep before seeking out treatment.

“We’re told he never woke up and died from a brain bleed,” TMZ added.

According to the preliminary report on Saget’s death released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 10, there was no sign of foul play at the scene.

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Saget’s left arm was across his chest, and his right arm was resting on the hotel bed when first responders arrived at the scene on Jan. 9 and pronounced him dead.

That day, Saget was scheduled to check out of his room. When family members were unable to get in touch with him, they contacted the hotel’s security team, which subsequently sent an officer to his room, the Sherriff’s Office’s report said.

The responding officer found Saget cold to the touch and immediately contacted 911.

Saget’s family issued a statement shortly thereafter.

“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,” the statement said.

“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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Michael wrote for several entertainment news outlets before joining The Western Journal in 2020. He now serves as Managing Editor, which involves managing the editorial team and operations; helping guide the editorial direction of The Western Journal; and writing, editing, curating and assigning stories as needed.
Michael Austin graduated from Iowa State University in 2019. During his time in college, he volunteered for both PragerU and Live Action. After graduation, Michael went on to work as a freelance journalist for various entertainment news sites before joining The Western Journal as an intern in early 2020.

Shortly thereafter, Michael was hired on as a staff writer/reporter. He now serves as Managing Editor, which involves managing the editorial team and operations; helping guide the editorial direction of The Western Journal; and writing, editing, curating and assigning stories as needed.
Birthplace
Ames, Iowa
Nationality
American
Education
Iowa State University
Topics of Expertise
Cultural Politics, Entertainment News, Christian-Conservatism




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