The Internet Pays Tribute To Saved By The Bell Star Dustin Diamond
Diamond was rushed to the hospital after suffering from debilitating pain only a few weeks ago, and it’s now been confirmed by his representatives that the actor has passed away from stage 4 lung cancer. Given the short period of his illness, fans are shocked and saddened by the tragic news, with social media full of those who grew up watching Diamond on the classic NBC series paying tribute to him.
Saved by the Bell might’ve been an ensemble show, but it was Samuel “Screech” Powers who often stole the spotlight, thanks to his larger-than-life personality and Diamond’s physical comedy chops. And as the following tributes make clear, the actor was a lot of people’s favorite of the cast when they were kids.
Dustin Diamond, who was best known for playing Samuel Screech Powers on the TV sitcom Saved by the Bell, died Monday after a battle with cancer. We are saddened to confirm of Dustin Diamond’s passing on Monday, February 1st, 2021 due to carcinoma, his publicist Roger Paul told USA TODAY. He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago. In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system; 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.
Saved By The Bell s Dustin Diamond Dies At 44
The actor lost his battle with stage 4 lung cancer.
TMZ. It was recently revealed in mid-January that Diamond had been
diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. At that time, he was taken to a Florida hospital a few days after reportedly feeling unwell.
Diamond came to fame with his role of Samuel Screech Powers on Saved by the Bell the role of best friend and sidekick to the show s main character and offered comic relief as a kind-hearted geek. The actor s declining health was likely a reason for Screech not having a presence in the recent