DUSTIN DIAMOND

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"Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond has died at 44 "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma.

"Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma, according to his representatives. Former co-star Mario Lopez took to Twitter to say farewell: "Dustin, you will be missed, my man. Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dustin Diamond, a true comedic genius. "Saved by the Bell" aired from 1989 to 1993, and its spinoffs included "Saved by the Bell: The College Years," "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" and "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," which Diamond starred in. He made a sex tape and produced a tell-all documentary on Lifetime TV called "The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story."

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2011 file photo, Dustin Diamond attends the SYFY premiere of "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid" at The Ziegfeld Theater in New York. Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit 90s sitcom "Saved by the Bell," was hospitalized last month in Florida and his team disclosed later he had cancer. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File)“Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with cancer, according to his representative. Former co-star Mario Lopez took to Twitter to say farewell: “Dustin, you will be missed, my man. “Dustin was a humorous and high-spirited individual whose greatest passion was to make others laugh.

Both USA Today and TMZ report Dustin Diamond, who played “Screech” on the late 80s and early 90s sitcom, passed away this morning. It had been revealed last month that Diamond had been diagnosed with stage 4 small cell carcimona, or lung cancer, and was receiving treatment. In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system,” Diamond’s publicist, Roger Paul, told USA Today. He hadn’t done much acting since his “Saved by the Bell” days, but had been active in stand-up comedy in recent years performing at comedy clubs across the country. We caught up with Diamond a few years ago at a comedy gig in Novi.

(CBS Los Angeles) – Actor Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as lovable geek Samuel “Screech” Powers on TV’s “Saved By The Bell”, has died, according to a spokesperson. Diamond, 44, begun undergoing chemotherapy treatments last month after being diagnosed with cancer, a representative told the Associated Press. For that, we are grateful.”Airing on TV from 1989 to 1993, “Saved By The Bell” led to spinoffs such as “Saved by the Bell: The College Years” and “Saved by the Bell: The New Class,” both of which Diamond starred in. Lopez tweeted his condolences for Diamond’s family: “Dustin, you will be missed my man. In addition to “Saved By The Bell”, Diamond has appeared on reality TV shows, made a sex tape and produced “The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story” on Lifetime TV.

The actor who played one of TV’s most famous nerds has now started undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. According to NBC News, Dustin Diamond, who played “Screech” on “Saved by the Bell,” has stage 4 lung cancer. We first told you about Diamond’s diagnosis of stage 4 cancer last week, but it had not been revealed until now that he had lung cancer. “Dustin has completed his first round of chemo and his next round is being scheduled. Diamond also played “Screech” on “The College Years” and “”The New Class.” He was not cast in Peacock’s current reboot of the show.

Diamond is undergoing chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with cancer, according to his representative. Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit 90s sitcom, was hospitalized earlier this month in Florida. Last week, his team disclosed he did have cancer. (AP Photo/Dana Ferguson, File)Original “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond has begun undergoing chemotherapy treatments after being diagnosed with cancer, according to his representative. Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit ’90s sitcom, was hospitalized earlier this month in Florida.

We now know why Dustin Diamond has been in the hospital this week. TMZ reports the “Saved by the Bell” actor, best known as “Screech,” has stage 4 cancer and is undergoing treatment. TMZ and EW.com both report a spokesperson for the actor says Diamond has cancer throughout his body and is in a hospital undergoing his first round of chemotherapy. “He’s undergoing chemo so he will be there at least another week and then we will figure out when he gets to come home,” said his rep. through EW. In recent years he has been active in stand-up comedy, performing at comedy clubs across the country.

The actor who played “Saved by the Bell’s” most famous nerd is reportedly in the hospital. TMZ reports Dustin Diamond, who played “Screech” on the late 80s and early 90s sitcom, went to a hospital in Florida over the weekend with pain all over his body. Diamond, who also reprised his role as “Screech” in “Saved by the Bell: The College Years” and “The New Class,” was not cast in Peacock’s current reboot of the show. He hasn’t done much acting since his “Saved by the Bell” days, but had been active in stand-up comedy in recent years performing at comedy clubs across the country. We caught up with Diamond a few years ago at a comedy gig in Novi.

(Trae Patton/Peacock via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The Melissa McCarthy comedy, her latest with director-husband Ben Falcone ("Tammy," “The Boss"), had been headed to theaters but will instead debut Thursday on HBO Max. —AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Miley Cyrus is ready to rock ‘n’ roll on her new album. The pop star recruited some famous rock stars to help on her seventh studio release “Plastic Hearts,” including Stevie Nicks, Billy Idol and Joan Jett. Everyone wears wear full hazard protection gear as they navigate a “giant house of cards.”— Can you have a “Saved by the Bell” without Screech?

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