Inside the life of Dustin Diamond, the actor who played Screech on Saved By The Bell
2 Feb, 2021 12:48 AM
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By: Bella Fowler
Tributes are flooding in for Dustin Diamond, the 44-year-old former child star who died of lung cancer after being diagnosed just three weeks ago.
Many of the heartfelt messages have come from his castmates on Saved by the Bell, in which he played the beloved goofy character Screech. But while it may be his best-known role, the actor had a chequered history with the show, and a difficult life following his time as a 90s icon.
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Dustin Diamond has passed away. Pic credit: OWN
Dustin Diamond, the actor, and comedian known for playing Samuel “Screech” Powers on NBC’s hit sitcom, Saved by the Bell, has passed away at 44.
“We are saddened to confirm Dustin Diamond’s passing on Monday, February 1st, 2021 due to carcinoma,” his reps said in a statement, according to People. “He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago.”
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“In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system,” the statement continued. “The only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution. Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful.”
The Sun today of his passing: We thought he had five months or something. He was getting ready to go into the hospice today. I was there, by his bed. He didn t say anything. He wasn t in a position to talk. He was labouring to breathe really bad. We re all so shocked. Diamond s team announced via Facebook he passed away on Monday morning, local time. It is understood he was being treated in a hospital in Florida. We are saddened to confirm of Dustin Diamond s passing on Monday, February 1, 2021 due to carcinoma, Diamond s official social media page read. He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago.
Dustin Diamond dies from cancer aged 44
The actor, who played Screech on Saved By The Bell, has passed away Feb 1, 2021 Noel VasquezGetty Images
Dustin Diamond has sadly passed away at the age of 44. The actor, who famously played Screech in Saved By The Bell, lost his three-week battle with cancer, his representative told AP News.
According to the report, Diamond was diagnosed with a brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago which had quickly spread. His representative told AP: “Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful”.