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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.
“He was diagnosed with this type of malignant, brutal and relentless cancer just three weeks ago, “he added.
“In that time, the cancer quickly spread through his system,” he said.
Some media reported this Monday that it was a stage four cancer that affected the lung.
Diamond had completed a first round of chemotherapy Recently.
The tv series Saved by the Bell (“Saved by the Bell”) ran for four seasons from 1989 to 1993 and it was a worldwide success.
His colleagues in the series, the interpreters Mario Lopez Y Tiffani thiessen they communicated their condolences through messages on social networks.
“I am deeply saddened (…) Life is extremely fragile and we should never take it for granted,” said the actress.
López, in turn, wrote: “Dustin, my friend, we will miss you.”
Diamond participated in several sequels of the show and appeared in several reality show as Celebrity older brother in 2013.
The actor also struggled with authorities and spent three months in prison after stabbing a man during an altercation at a Wisconsin bar in 2014.
In 2016, he was arrested again for violating the terms of his probation, according to the magazine. Variety.
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