Bob Saget's autopsy reveals extent of injuries prior to death

Bob Saget, the “Full House” alum who died after being found unresponsive in an Orlando hotel room last month, suffered multiple fractures prior to his death, Fox News Digital has learned.

The Orange County Medical Examiner’s office concluded that the actor’s skull had several fractures and that it is likely that he fell backward and hit the “posterior aspect of his head.” Their report revealed he had bleeding and contusions to his brain. 

Bob Saget attends the Women's Guild Cedars-Sinai Annual Gala at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on November 03, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)

Bob Saget attends the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Annual Gala at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on November 03, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)
(Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)

The autopsy shared that his “respiratory system was ‘COVID-positive’” but did not elaborate.

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In the statement, the family said it has been overwhelmed with “the incredible outpouring of love from Bob’s fans” and were comforted by it.

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“As we continue to mourn together, we ask everyone to remember the love and laughter that Bob brought to this world, and the lessons he taught us all: to be kind to everyone, to let the people you love know you love them, and to face difficult times with hugs and laughter,” his family said.

Fox New’s Nate Day and the Associated Press contributed to this report

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