One month after the death of comedian and TV dad Bob Saget, fans have learned the official cause of death. While initial reports speculated a heart attack, it has been confirmed that the 65-year-old Full House alum died from head trauma after accidentally hitting his head.
No drugs or alcohol were involved in the comedian's passing.
"They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep. No drugs or alcohol were involved."
"An autopsy was performed this morning on Robert Lane Saget. Mr. Saget is a 65-year-old male, who was found unresponsive in his hotel room. At this time, there is no evidence of drug use or foul play," chief medical examiner of Orange and Osceola Counties, Joshua Stephany, said in a press release on January 10.
"Now that we have the final conclusions from the authorities' investigation, we felt it only proper that the fans hear those conclusions directly from us," they added.
Fans have taken to social media to share their own stories of loss after head trauma as a reminder to Bob's fans to take head injuries seriously.
The widow shared that she had lost her partner after he sustained a head injury and died several days later.
CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen spoke with People to give concerned fans advice if they find themselves in a similar situation as Bob, or beloved actress Natasja Richardson, who also died of head trauma in 2009.
"You can also have a subdural hematoma, another possibility as well."
Natasha died of an epidural hematoma after a skiing accident.
"Call your doctor if you're particularly worried, but you should at least tell someone, and don't be alone. That way, somebody can help to monitor you and make sure that you're OK."
Dr. Wen went on to emphasize that people in a higher risk category should take extra precautions if they've hit their head, for example, those on blood thinners, or those who are older.
For a full rundown of what to do after sustaining a head injury, please click here.
We're thinking of Bob's loved ones during this difficult time.
