Kelly Rizzo, Bob Saget’s wife, discovered her husband’s death on January 9, 2022, when she called the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando to inquire about his whereabouts. Saget’s body was discovered by the hotel’s security team after they went to his room to inquire about his well-being at Rizzo’s request. Instead of discovering the comic in good health, they discovered him dead, prompting the staff to contact their local Sheriff’s Office. The comedian, who died tragically at the age of 65, was scheduled to return home the following day.
Saget’s death was confirmed by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in a statement posted on Twitter shortly after officers arrived at the hotel at 4 p.m. local time. The night before his death, Saget performed his stand-up show near Jacksonville, Florida. According to People, who cited an undisclosed source, the comic was “so excited coming off a great show.” Additionally, the publication claimed Saget spoke with his wife, Rizzo, just hours before he died.
Who Is Kelly Rizzo, Bob Saget’s Wife?
Saget’s spouse is an award-winning food and travel blogger, best known for her award-winning online series, Eat Travel Rock. She is 42 years old as of this writing, having been born on May 19, 1981. Rizzo, a native of Chicago who now resides in Los Angeles, was raised in a Sicilian household. She proposed to Saget in November 2017, and both parties shared the news on their respective social media platforms. Rizzo and Saget married in 2018 after meeting in 2015 through a mutual friend.
Rizzo revealed in a TikTok video that Saget initiated contact by sliding into her DMs in the hope of initiating a conversation. “I believe Bob [Saget] was looking for a good Midwestern gal [girl], specifically a Chicago gal [girl] like myself,” she continued in her video. Saget humorously confirmed Rizzo’s claims in one of his 2021 videos, saying, “When you meet a stunning food influencer in your Instagram DMs and marry her… I’m now unable to use my kitchen.” The celebrated comedian married his wife at Santa Monica’s Shutters on the Beach. While this was Saget’s second marriage, Rizzo’s was her first.
Bob Saget’s Wife Reflects on Her Husband’s Death
Rizzo issued a statement addressing the matter a day after Saget’s untimely demise, i.e., on January 10, 2022. In her heartfelt writing, Rizzo described herself as completely shattered and in disbelief following the loss of her “absolute everything.” Additionally, she expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and tributes from her friends, family, and fans. Additionally, Rizzo promised to share additional information about her husband once the dust settled. At the conclusion of her writing, she expressed gratitude to everyone for observing her privacy during this trying time.
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Rizzo is the stepmother of Saget’s three daughters, Aubrey, Lara, and Jennifer, whom he shares with his former spouse, Sherri Kramer, who are 34, 32, and 29 years old, respectively.
