Mark-Paul Gosselaar Says Cast of 'Saved by the Bell' Is Shocked by Dustin Diamond's Sudden Death

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 sudden and tragic death of his “Saved By The Bell” co-star Dustin Diamond.

Saved By The Bell star Dustin Diamond was to meet Tool bassist Justin Chancellor, a close friend has revealed.Diamond, who played Screech in the iconic sitcom, died this week aged 44 after a three-week battle with cancer.“He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago,” Diamond’s agent Roger Paul said in a statement.“In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system; the only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution.

Saved by the Bell. A statement from Diamond’s representative Roger Paul revealed he had completed a first round of chemotherapy after recently being diagnosed with lung cancer.

"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.

Shortly after the news broke that Dustin Diamond died at 44 from cancer, his Saved By The Bell co-stars hopped on social media to pay their respects and honor the late actor.

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.

Dustin Diamond’s death at the age of 44 traveled quickly Monday, with celebrities and friends from the actor’s career offering memories and eulogies for the “Saved by the Bell” star. “Dustin, you will be missed my man,” Diamond’s “Saved by the Bell” co-star Mario Lopez wrote on Twitter.

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.

We are in absolute shock. Screech is gone…

has died after a brief battle with stage 4 cancer. He was 44 years old.

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.

Dustin Diamond, best known for playing Samuel ‘Screech’ Powers in Saved by the Bell, has completed his first round of chemotherapy for stage 4 lung cancer, a representative for the star has said. The 44-year-old actor was hospitalised in Florida earlier this month and announced that he was diagnosed with cancer.