‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond has cancer; Chris Evans returning as Captain America?: Buzz Updated Jan 15, 2021; Posted Jan 15, 2021 Actor Dustin Diamond attends "The Awesome 80's Prom at Webster Hall on May 21, 2010 in New York City.Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images Facebook Share ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond has cancer “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond, best known as Screech, has been diagnosed with cancer after being hospitalized in Florida. “At this time we can confirm that Dustin does have cancer,” a statement on his Facebook page said. “We ask everyone to respect Dustin’s privacy during this difficult time... All positivity and prayers are appreciated.” ET reports the 44-year-old actor has stage 4 cancer and has started chemotherapy. Diamond played Screech on “Saved by the Bell” from 1989 to 2000, but was not a part of the recent reboot on Peacock.