Dustin Diamond, “Saved by the Bell” actor, dies at age 44 three weeks after being diagnosed with cancer



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Dustin Diamond in 1991

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Diamond acted in “Saved by the Bell” until 1992.

The 44-year-old American actor Dustin Diamond, known for his performance in “Saved by the Bell,” died on Monday after a three-week battle with cancer.

“Dustin didn’t suffer. He didn’t have to plunge into pain. And for that, we are grateful“Roger Paul, the actor’s representative, said in a statement.

Diamond, who rose to fame with his character from Powers of Samuel “Screech” in the popular sitcom A schoolboy from the 90s, he was hospitalized last month in Florida and his representative reported then that he was suffering from cancer.

“We are saddened to confirm that Dustin Diamon died on February 1 from carcinoma“, communicated his agent.

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