Dustin Diamond dies aged 44 after terminal cancer diagnosis

He was best known for playing the lovable nerd Samuel “Screech” Powers on the hit NBC sitcom Saved by the Bell in the ’90s, but sadly, Dustin Diamond died at the age of 44 after a battle with stage 4 small cell carcinoma, also known as lung cancer. Shortly after the news broke, his fellow Saved By The Bell co-stars came forward with their dedications to Dustin, which you can see below.

"Saved by the Bell" alum Dustin Diamond died Monday following a three-week battle with carcinoma. The actor's representative, Roger Paul, confirmed the news of his death after he "was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer.

Saved by the Bell, has died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 44.

interview. The year after the final iteration of Saved by the Bell aired, Diamond declared bankruptcy.

Dustin Diamond has unfortunately succumbed to lung cancer at the age of 44. The actor’s representative has confirmed the news while stating that he was fighting with carcinoma for the past three weeks.

Saved By The Bell star Dustin Diamond has died after being diagnosed with lung cancer just three weeks ago. Dustin passed away on Monday after battling stage four cancer.

Daily Star. It was reported earlier today (February 1) that the actor may have had just weeks to live, according to friends.

Saying goodbye. Dustin Diamond, best known for playing Samuel “Screech” Powers on Saved by the Bell, died on Monday, February 1, after a battle with stage IV lung cancer. The actor was 44.

Dustin Diamond, who gained youthful fame as the nerdy Samuel “Screech” Powers  on Saved By The Bell, died today in a Florida hospital, just weeks after revealing he was battling stage 4 cancer. He was 44.

Dustin Diamond, the actor best known for portraying Samuel "Screech" Powers on beloved NBC sitcom Saved By the Bell, has died, his rep confirms. He was 44.

Saved By The Bell, has died aged 44 after a three-week battle with cancer, his agent has confirmed.Diamond, who played Screech in the beloved show, was diagnosed with carcinoma in January.“He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago,” Diamond’s agent Roger Paul said in a statement to Rolling Stone.“In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system; the only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution.

After only being diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago, Saved by the Bell star Dustin Diamond has died.

The Mirror.

direct to your inboxSaved By The Bell actor Dustin Diamond has died aged 44.Diamond, who played Samuel "Screech" Powers on the popular show, had been taken to hospital early in January after falling ill.His representative later confirmed the actor had stage four cancer.It emerged earlier today (February 1) that the actor may have had just weeks to live, according to friends. Diamond's representative have now confirmed his death in a statement shared with the Daily Star.