'Full House' alum Bob Saget's cause of death revealed

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Bob Saget's cause of death has been revealed exactly one month after the star's shocking death.

The "Full House" alum died from head trauma, according to a statement from Saget's family and the Orange Country Medical Examiner's office.

"In the weeks since Bob's passing, we have been overwhelmed with the incredible outpouring of love from Bob's fans, which has been a great comfort to us and for which we are eternally grateful," the family said in a statement to E! News on Wednesday. "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."

Per the statement, citing authorities, Saget "accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep." The statement noted that "no drugs or alcohol were involved."

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Bob Saget died from head trauma, according to a statement from his family. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

"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," the statement concluded.

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The Orange County Medical Examiner's office told Fox News that an autopsy was performed and "all testing and further studies have been completed."

"In consideration of the circumstances surrounding the death and after examination of the body, toxicology analysis, histology, and a respiratory pathogen panel, it is my opinion that the death of Mr. Saget, was the result of blunt head trauma. His injuries were most likely incurred from an unwitnessed fall. A toxicology analysis did not reveal any illicit drugs or toxins. The manner of death is accident," the statement said. "Our condolences go out to Mr. Saget’s loved ones during this difficult time."

Saget was found dead in his Orlando hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton on Jan. 9, 2022, just hours after posting on Twitter about a show he had performed in Jacksonville. Authorities confirmed that no foul play was suspected at the time.

Saget was found dead in his Florida hotel room on Jan. 9, 2022. His family said that he hit the back of his head and, thinking nothing of it, went to sleep. (Michael Tran/FilmMagic)

"Loved tonight’s show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience," the star wrote in his final social media post. "Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening. I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this s--t."

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Saget was known for his standup comedy, hosting 'America's Funniest Videos' and for starring in 'Full House.' (ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

In addition to his standup comedy and hosting "America's Funniest Videos," Saget was best known for playing loving patriarch Danny Tanner on "Full House" — a single parent who teams up with his best friend and his brother-in-law to raise his three daughters after the death of his wife.

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The actor reprised the role a number of times on the show's Netflix follow-up "Fuller House" alongside his fellow cast members John Stamos, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure, Lori Loughlin and more.

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Saget is survived by Rizzo and his daughters Aubrey, 34, Lara, 32, and Jennifer, 29, whom he shares with his ex-wife Sherri Kramer.

Fox News' Tyler McCarthy contributed to this report.