Dustin Diamond, the remembered “Screech” from the “Save by the Bell” series, dies

Actor Dustin Diamond passed away today at the age of 44 after being diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago.

The remembered “Screech” from the series “Saved by the bell” was hospitalized when it was known that he was in an advanced stage of the disease.

The news has been confirmed by the American media The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.

Dustin didn’t suffer. He didn’t have to be in pain. We are grateful for that, ”said the actor’s spokesperson, Roger Paul, in a statement.

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Saved by the Bell aired from 1989 to 1993, and its spin-offs included Saved by the Bell: College Years, Good Morning, Miss Bell and Saved by the Bell: The New Class, Diamond starring in a sequel to Peacock was released last fall with many members of the original cast, including Elizabeth Berkley, Mario Lopez, Tiffani Thiessen and Mark-Paul Gosselaar.

He has starred in a handful of reality series, including Season 5 of Celebrity Fit Club, The Weakest Link, and Celebrity Boxing 2. In December 2013, Diamond appeared on an episode of “Where Are They Now?” From OWN. and joined the house in season 12 of “Celebrity Big Brother.”