'America's Funniest Home Videos' Airs Tribute to Late Host Bob Saget: 'The World Lost a Legend'

America’s Funniest Home Videoshonored late hostBob Sagetwith a beautiful tribute.

“As you’ve heard, the world lost a legend this week. AndAFVlost a family member,” current hostAlfonso Ribeirosaid to introduce the clip.

“Bob Saget is synonymous withAFVto this day. This show wouldn’t have been the same without his unique sense of humor. It’s been my honor to continue carrying the torch Bob so brightly lit,” he added. “Take a look back at Bob being Bob.”

Bob Saget and Tom Bergeron.

“Bob made us smile, he made us laugh out loud and, often times, he would make us giggle. A comedy legend. A kind soul. Our dear friend. We will miss you, Bob. ❤.”

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The show also asked fans to consider donating to theScleroderma Research Foundationin Saget’s memory. (The beloved comedianlost his older sister Gayto the autoimmune disease in 1994.)

“For more than 30 years he was a champion of the scleroderma community, helping to raise awareness about this complex disease and millions of dollars to fund research for a cure,“AFVwrote. “Bob was unparalleled in his generosity and dedication to the mission of the SRF and will be remembered for his deep compassion, uncommon kindness and huge heart.”

Saget, whodiedon Jan. 9, hostedAFVfor eight seasons on ABC from 1990 to 1997. His successors include John Fugelsang, Daisy Fuentes, Bergeron, and Ribeiro.

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airalum added, “I had the pleasure of meeting him in the early 90s when the show started. He was amazing. There’s no AFV without Bob. RIP Bob. We will all miss you.”

Bergeron, 66, alsoopened upabout Saget, recently telling PEOPLE, “He was a performer certainly, but he was a human being, first and foremost, and was remarkably well-grounded.”

“There are some people out here [who] sit on the perceived totem pole [and it] is all they consider. I think Bob was one to not only appreciate his own abilities but to nurture and appreciate others. That’s a wonderful trait,” he added.

source: people.com