Dustin Diamond Dies at 44 After Cancer Battle: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez and More React

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Mark-Paul Gosselaar has paid tribute to his late Saved by the Bell co-star Dustin Diamond, admitting his death has left the cast of the show in a state of shock. The 44-year-old, famed for his role as lovable Screech Powers on the high school comedy, succumbed to cancer on Monday - just weeks after he was diagnosed with stage 4 small cell carcinoma.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar expressed his grief at the sudden passing of his "Saved by the Bell" co-star Dustin Diamond from cancer in an interview with Tamron Hall on Tuesday. Gosselaar, who played the heartthrob Zack Morris on the show opposite Diamond's nerdy Screech, admitted that his co-star's death took him by surprise.

The news of Dustin Diamond’s death has sent shockwaves around the entertainment industry — and the cast of "Saved by the Bell" is still reeling from it, according to Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Appearing on Tamron Hall’s self-titled talk show, Gosselaar spoke on his late co-star’s death and noted that "it’s always tough" when someone close passes away.

Friends drift apart sometimes. That’s the sad, unfortunate truth we all face.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar is still processing the death of his co-star, Dustin Diamond. Gosselaar made an appearance on, airing on Feb.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar is still processing the sudden and tragic death of his “Saved By The Bell” co-star Dustin Diamond.

"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.

star Dustin Diamond has died aged 44 just weeks after being diagnosed with cancer, according to his representative. Diamond, who played Samuel “Screech” Powers on the popular comedy, was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer after being rushed to hospital.

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.

Dustin played the beloved charecter Screech on Saved By the Bell In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system; the only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution. Dustin did not suffer.

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.