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Remembering his friend. Mario Lopez opened up about the death of his former Saved by the Bell costar Dustin Diamond during the Monday, February 1, episode of Access Hollywood, hours after news broke that the actor had lost his battle with cancer.

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.

Star of Saved by the Bell, Dustin Diamond has sadly died aged 44.

Dustin Diamond died at age 44 after a battle with cancer on Monday. The first of the Screech actor’s Saved By the Bell co-stars to react was Mario Lopez. Lopez, who was in touch with Diamond as recently as two weeks ago, wrote on Instagram, “Dustin, you will be missed my man. The fragility of this life is something never to be taken for granted. Prayers for your family will continue on…”

Celebrities are paying tribute to "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond, who died at the age of 44 on Monday after a battle with stage 4 small cell carcinoma cancer. "Dustin, you will be missed my man," wrote Diamond's former "Saved by the Bell" co-star Mario Lopez 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.

Dustin Diamond's former castmates are speaking out after his death. The actor, who starred as Screech on the '90s sitcom, died at age 44 on Monday, three weeks after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, a member of his team confirmed to ET. TMZwas the first to report the news.Following Diamond's death, his co-stars took to social media to remember him.On Twitter, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, 's Zack Morris, wrote that he was «deeply saddened» by Diamond's death, adding that the late actor was «a true

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.

Mario Lopez is the first of the Saved By the Bell core cast to react to the death of Dustin Diamond.

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 star, Mario Lopez, came forward with his dedication to Dustin, which you can read below.

Wrestling duo Nikki and Brie Bella want to get back in the ring, nearly two years after the 37-year-old twin sisters exited the world of WWE. Nikki confirmed that they “definitely” want to come out of retirement while appearing on the Jan. 29 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which Mario Lopez was guest hosting. Nikki revealed that the ring was calling her back when the locations of the next three Wrestlemania events were announced on Jan. 16.

Saved by the Bell reboot has been renewed for a second season, television network Peacock has confirmed.As reported on TVLine, the renewal of the new season comes less than two months after the release of Season 1, which received largely positive reviews from viewers and critics.The reboot saw Mark-Paul Gosselaar return as Zack Morris, as well as Mario Lopez, Tiffani Thiessen and Elizabeth Berkley also reprising their roles as A.C.

Dustin Diamond is receiving some well wishes from his former Saved By The Bell co-stars Mario Lopez and Tiffani Thiessen.

Mario Lopez shared both a throwback and a more recent photo with his old castmate, alongside a caption that revealed he has spoken to Diamond since his diagnosis. «I connected with Dustin earlier this evening and although the news of his diagnosis is heartbreaking, we remain positive that he’ll overcome this,» Lopez wrote. «Praying for him & his family and for a speedy recovery.

diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. A few hours later, one of Dustin's "Bayside High" classmates reveled that he reached to the ailing actor. "I connected with Dustin earlier this evening and although the news of his diagnosis is heartbreaking, we remain positive that he'll overcome this," Mario Lopez tweeted alongside two pictures from the nostalgic show.

Thoughts and prayers. Mario Lopez and Tiffani Thiessen sent former Saved by the Bell costar Dustin Diamond well wishes shortly after it was confirmed that he has cancer.

Mario Lopez is "praying" Dustin Diamond will beat cancer . The 47-year-old actor has taken to Instagram to voice his support for his former 'Saved by the Bell' co-star, whose team recently revealed has has been diagnosed with a stage four form of the disease.

Eva Longoria and Mario Lopez make their way through the parking lot as they arrived separately for a business meeting on Tuesday (January 12) in West Hollywood, Calif.

Mario Lopez, 47, was the first original Saved by the Bell cast member to react to Dustin Diamond‘s stage four cancer diagnosis on Jan. 14. The actor revealed that he actually offered his condolences in a private chat, however, before offering them in a Twitter post on Thursday evening.

Eva Longoria and Mario Lopez are up to something. The longtime friend was spotted outside getting out of their cars in West Hollywood, California on Monday, before going into a business meeting.

Mom-to-be Ashley Tisdale is opening up about how she decided her baby’s name!

Mark Wahlberg is committed to staying in shape.

Brian Austin Green is opening up about his budding new relationship with Sharna Burgess!

Kaila Methven is flipping 2020 the bird.  The self-anointed "KFC Heiress," who is never shy about baring all, shared a steamy snap on Instagram on Wednesday ahead of her launch of a multimillion-dollar EDM lingerie line.

chicken “heiress” has her feathers in a bunch. Kaila Methven is clucking about Lifetime’s sexy, new short film, “A Recipe for Seduction,” a collaboration with Kentucky Fried Chicken starring Mario Lopez.

 Kaila Methven isn’t at all pleased after Kentucky Fried Chicken and Lifetime produced a soap opera-style film as part of a branded content collaboration.

Bayside High alumni Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, and Mario Lopez are getting down with Jimmy Fallon and the Roots for a remix of the “Saved By The Bell” theme song.

Jennifer Lopez's daughter Emme became a star in her own right after writing her debut book, Lord Help Me, which hit the shelves at the end of September.MORE: Marc Anthony reveals exciting news from inside his ranchThe pre-teen took part in a number of interviews to talk about her children's novel following its release in September, including one with Mario Lopez for Access.Chatting from inside her bedroom at her family's Manhattan apartment, Emme opened up about her relationship with her

‘Tis the season… for a chicken-themed thriller?

Saved By The Bell star Mario Lopez has been cast as KFC founder Colonel Sanders in a new film.The actor, who played A.C Slater in the hit ’90s comedy, stars as businessman Harland Sanders in A Recipe for Seduction, an original film for Lifetime.Lifetime shared the news via their social channels on Monday (December 7), alongside a trailer for the film.

Why did the chicken cross the road? To see Mario Lopez act as Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Colonel Sanders on Lifetime, of course.

Mario Lopez just joined the long list of celebs who’ve portrayed KFC founder Colonel Sanders — and fans aren’t too sure how to feel.“Colonel Sanders is adding some sabor to the menu…get your appetite ready… #FingerLickinGood #Lifetime #Dec13,” Lopez, 47, tweeted on Monday, December 7, alongside a poster for his upcoming mini-movie, A Recipe for Seduction.The 15-minute branded program is set to premiere on Lifetime on Sunday, December 13, at 12 p.m. ET.

 Mario Lopez  is starring in a Lifetime mini-movie about KFC. The actor and talk show host is playing a sexy Colonel Sanders in the 15-minute feature sponsored by the friend chicken brand, which will air on Lifetime this Sunday at 12 p.m.

Mario Lopez is serving up a big bucket of finger-lickin’ good lovin’ as none other than Kentucky Fried Chicken’s signature spokesman, Colonel Harland Sanders.Deep-fried by forbidden flames, sizzling hot and juicy Lopez — coiffed with the Colonel’s unmistakable silver comb-over and well-groomed goatee — steams up the small screen as a saucy chef with the hots for his evil, albeit well-to-do boss’ daughter in Lifetime’s original mini-movie “A Recipe for Seduction.”Turning up the heat with

Mario Lopez is the latest celebrity to take on the role of KFC’s Colonel Sanders, but this time it’s for a mini-movie on Lifetime!

Once again, KFC is trying to reposition Colonel Sanders as a sex object worthy of our late-night fantasies. As part of its latest push to intertwine chicken with our salacious inner thoughts, KFC has teamed up with the Lifetime network to release “A Recipe for Seduction,” a 15-minute mini-movie starring Mario Lopez as Colonel Sanders – albeit a fictionalized version – who takes a cooking gig at a well-to-do family’s posh estate.