Bob Saget has been ruled to have died of an accidental trauma to the head, his family has revealed, following the results of official investigations.

The comedian and star of the US programme Full House was found dead in an Orlando hotel room in January at the age of 65.

In a statement shared with US media outlets, his family said: “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.

“The authorities have determined that Bob passed from head trauma.

“They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep.

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“No drugs or alcohol were involved," they added.

Saget had died the day after performing in the town of Ponte Vedra Beach, as part of a stop on an ongoing stand-up comedy tour.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said at the time there were no signs of foul play or drug use apparent in the comedian’s death.

An outpouring of grief followed news of the Saget’s death, with tributes paid from fellow comedians and members of his family, both on and off-screen.

His wife Kelly Rizzo described him as “the best man I’ve ever known” and his daughter, Lara Saget, said her father “loved with everything he had”.