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Drew Careyis reflecting on how muchBob Sagetimpacted his life.
“I met him when I first started out, quite a few times, at a local comedy club in Cleveland,” Carey told the outlet. “Once, he invited me to a taping ofFull Housewhen I was out here in L.A., and it’s one of the reasons I missed my firstTonight Show[performance].
He continued, “That invitation to go see the taping, in some kind of weird way, really affected much of my career. He was very supportive and mentored me and gave me advice and was always so kind to me and nice. I loved hanging out with him.”
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Carey added toETthat he was also a fan of Saget before the two even became friends, sharing that he attended the late star’s comedy shows and was always in awe of the standing ovations he received.
Speaking on Saget’s death, Carey said it “really shook me up” because he was “honestly the nicest guy.”
“I was friends withNorm [Macdonald]and Bob Saget too. I really don’t like being at an age where people I know, and personally know, are dying,” he noted. “Bob was honestly like the nicest guy.”
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On Sunday, Sagetwas found deadin his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando. Saget’sautopsy was completedon Monday, and the report indicated that “there is no evidence of drug use or foul play” but “the cause and manner of death are pending further studies and investigation.”
Since his death, a number of stars have spoken out aboutSaget’s many acts of kindnessover the years.
Careytweeted, “Well this one hurts. I loved Bob Saget. He gave me so much encouragement when I first started out. He was a real friend to me too. Not just a mentor. I always looked up to him. He was SO damn funny and so kind. Ugh.💔”
Pete Davidsonopened up abouthow Saget supported himin the past, calling the fellow comic “one of the nicest men on the planet.”
“When I was younger and several times throughout our friendship he helped me get through some rough mental health stuff. He stayed on the phone with my mom for hours trying to help in anyway [sic] he can — connecting us with doctors and new things we can try,” he said in a statement posted on stand-up comedianDave Sirus' social media pages. “He would check in on me and make sure I was okay.”
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Davidson added, “I love you Bob it was an honor to know you. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. My condolences to the family.”
Saget’sHow I Met Your MothercastmateJosh Radnorcalled the late actor “the kindest, loveliest, funniest, most supportive man” and the “easiest person to be around.”
“We had a very special bond from Day 1, were never out of touch for long. We found a way to grab dinner once a year, even afterHIMYMwrapped,” Radnor, 47, tweeted on Sunday. “We went to see each other in our Broadway plays. We talked a lot about how to live a meaningful life amidst all the chaos.”
“I’m endlessly grateful thatHIMYMbrought Bob Saget into my life,” he added. “I’ll hear his voice in my head for the rest of my days.”
source: people.com
