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The death of Louie Anderson on Friday (Jan. 21) sent shockwaves throughout the comedy world. The Baskets star and standup comedy icon reportedly passed away while receiving treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a diagnosis he announced just days before. While many had hoped that Louie, 68, would beat cancer, such was not the case, which left many of his peers devastated. “No words!” tweeted DL Hughley. “RIP Louie!! One of my all-time favorites.” “RIP Louie Anderson! You were as gracious and kind as you were funny. Rest well!! Keep ’em laughing in Heaven,” tweeted Viola Davis.

Refresh for updates… Louie Anderson, the longtime comedian and actor who died of cancer this morning, is being remembered today by colleagues as a generous friend and groundbreaking comic.

What a remarkable thing to do.

John Mayer made sure his late pal got home in style.A new report by Showbiz 411 says the singer footed the bill for a private plane to transport Bob Saget's body from Florida to California.The "Full House" actor was found dead in an Orlando hotel room on Jan. 9 following a comedy show in Jacksonville. John's generosity didn't end with the airplane either.

John Mayer made sure Bob Saget made it home after his death. ET has learned the 44-year-old musician arranged and paid for a private plane to transport the comedian's body home to California after his death in Orlando, Florida, on Jan. 9.

John Mayer efforted and paid for a private jet to transport his close friend Bob Saget's body from Florida to California after his unexpected death. His act of generosity for Saget, who was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, Florida on January 9, was not his first – and likely not his last.

John Mayer is doing good in Bob Saget’s name.

Singer John Mayer made headlines last week when he picked up the late comedian Bob Saget's car from the airport, and now there's word that he even paid to fly his body home to Los Angeles.Saget was in the midst of a stand-up comedy tour near Orlando, Florida when he was found dead in his hotel room on January 9 at 65 years of age.After Mayer, 44, and comedian Jeff Ross, 56, shared stories about Bob on Instagram while driving his car back from the airport, a new report from Showbiz 411revealed Mayer paid for a private plane to fly Saget's body back from Florida to Los Angeles. Headlines:Singer John Mayer made headlines last week when he picked up the late comedian Bob Saget's car from the airport, and now there's word that he even paid to fly his body home to Los Angeles R.I.P.:Saget was in the midst of a stand-up comedy tour near Orlando, Florida when he was found dead in his hotel room on January 9 at 65 years of ageWhile no cause of death has been revealed the local sheriff and medical examiner immediately ruled out any type of drug use or foul play.The comedian and actor was laid to rest on January 14 at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery, the final resting place for many prominent Jews in the entertainment industry.

Bonded for life! The cast of Full House became a tight-knit family after starring on the sitcom for eight seasons from 1987 to 1995.

Clothing for a cause. John Mayer has teamed up with Represent to create a sweatshirt that will honor his late friend Bob Saget — and donate money to cause that was “near and dear” to his heart. 

Saying goodbye. Many of Bob Saget’s circle of celebrity friends attended his funeral procession less than one week after his death.

Feeling the love!

John Mayer and Jeff Ross remembered the late Bob Saget today as they performed one final task for their friend – retrieving his car at Los Angeles International airport.

John Mayer and Jeff Ross emotionally remembered their late friend Bob Saget while continuing to look out for him and his family in the wake of his death.

Still processing. John Mayer and Jeff Ross got candid — and emotional — while picking up their late friend Bob Saget’s Prius at the airport.

Bob Saget's friends John Mayer and Jeff Ross shared memories of the late comedian after they picked up his car from LAX airport on Wednesday.The singer, 44, and comedian, 56, were seen in an Instagram clip as Mayer drove Saget's vehicle on the 405 freeway in Los Angeles, exchanging memories of the Full House star on the winter day.The Full House star and comedian was found dead at 65 in his bed Sunday in a Ritz-Carlton hotel room in Orlando, Florida, the evening after he had performed a two-hour show Saturday at Jacksonville's Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. The latest:Bob Saget's friends John Mayer, 44, and Jeff Ross, 56, shared memories of the late comedian after they picked up his car from LAX airport on WednesdayMayer said that Saget's 'effusive and repeated expression of love is the greatest gift that he left people,' noting the personal connection Saget made with his friends throughout his life.'I've never known a human being on this earth who could give that much love, individually and completely, to that many people in a way that made each person feel like he was a main character in their life and they were a main character in his life,' the Waiting on the World to Change singer said.

Not ready to say goodbye. Candace Cameron Bure reflected on her friendship with Bob Saget days after his death on Sunday, January 9.

Lori Loughlin and Jodie Sweetin have broken their silence on the devastating loss of their Full House co-star Bob Saget, who was found dead in an Orlando, Florida hotel on Sunday afternoon. His cause of death has not been confirmed, but authorities confirmed there were no signs of “foul play or drug use” on the scene. We recommend you grab some tissues because these tributes are truly heartbreaking…

Many stars have paid tribute to Bob Saget since his untimely passing, sharing their beautiful memories. But this may be the most pure joy of any story we’ve seen.

After his untimely death over the weekend, we are continuing to look back on Bob Saget‘s amazing life.

What a terrible loss.