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Pete Davidson honors Bob Saget, calls him 'one of the nicest men on the planet'

Pete Davidson, 28, said: 'When I was younger and several times throughout our friendship he [Bob Saget] helped me get through some rough mental health stuff'

Pete Davidson has just reminded the world about Bob Saget's kind soul in a remembrance note. Shortly after Bob Saget was confirmed dead on Sunday, January 9, Davidson penned his thoughts and this note was shared on Twitter via Dave Sirus as Davidson is not on Twitter. A key statement from the note read: "Bob Saget was one of the nicest men on the planet."

Davidson, 28, said, "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 he can — connecting us with doctors and new things we can try."

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He continued by saying, "He would check in on me and make sure I was okay." Davidson ended his note with, "I love you Bob it was an honor to know you. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. My condolences to the family."

Saget was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz Carlton located in Orlando. He had a performance in Jacksonville on Saturday night and was reported dead on Sunday at 4 pm. Detectives said, "Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room. The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case. #BobSaget." 

Looking at Davidson's notes, people shared their views. One said, "Thank you for sharing. Pete is one of my current favorite people and comedians so it's reassuring hearing his love and respect for Bob. It's definitely saddening but I love knowing that the lot of comedians have respect for one another."

Another user said, "Yes. People find out that those other humans who actually do things and connect and are caring…those are the important people. I’m super glad Pete got to have a relationship like that with Mr. Saget. From the outside Bob seemed like the best most caring person."

Another follower tweeted, "I happened to see this while talking to my mom (who I’ve asked to take extra good care of herself from now on), and we both said this seems like evidence that Pete is a good guy. Condolences to everyone who loved Bob."

Remembering the legend he was, another user wrote, "He really did help raise all of us in special ways didn't he. My heart goes out to everyone that knew him personally and to everyone who loved him. I'm so glad that he was such a positive light in your life Pete. We love you. We love you Mr. Saget. Gone way too soon."