https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/saved-by-the-bell-dustin-diamond-hospitalized

Per the above link, Dustin Diamond, who just turned 44 on January 7, is Hospitalized in an undisclosed location in Florida where he's undergoing a series of Medical Tests in order to figure out why he felt aches all over his body and a general unease; his Medical team fears it MIGHT be Aggressive Cancer, but will not know for sure until a Confirmed Diagnosis.

https://www.tmz.com/2021/01/12/saved-by-the-bell-star-dustin-diamond-hospitalized-cancer/

The 44-year-old Screech actor has been in the hospital since over the weekend. "Our sources say his medical team is concerned it's cancer, and they're conducting a biopsy to get answers," reports TMZ. "We're told Dustin's family has a history of cancer -- his mother died of breast cancer -- but it's unclear what kind of cancer they suspect in his case."

Sad to hear that.

https://people.com/tv/dustin-diamond-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/

Saved by the Bell's Dustin Diamond diagnosed with stage 4 cancer (https://ew.com/tv/dustin-diamond-stage-4-cancer-chemo/)

The 44-year-old former Screech actor, who was hospitalized over the weekend (https://www.tmz.com/2021/01/12/saved-by-the-bell-star-dustin-diamond-hospitalized-cancer/) in Florida after feeling pain throughout his body, has received a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and has begun chemotherapy treatment, a rep for the actor tells EW. "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," says the rep. "By next week, we'll have a much better understanding of the severity of his condition and what treatments he will need so that he's comfortable." The rep adds that Diamond is feeling "fine" today. "He was fading in and out, feeling sleepy and tired," says the rep. "On top of all this he also has shingles, so he's been in a lot of pain."

https://toofab.com/2021/01/14/dustin-diamons-stage-4-cancer-diagnosis-mario-lopez/

Mario Lopez Connects with Saved by the Bell Co-Star Dustin Diamond After Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

Diamond's reps remain optimistic that a deal can be worked out to bring his Screech into the Peacock "Saved by the Bell" revival series, should it get picked up for a second season.

After representatives for OG "Saved by the Bell" star Dustin Diamond confirmed that the 44-year-old actor remains hospitalized amid his battle with stage 4 cancer, his former co-star Mario Lopez was able to touch base with him.

Sharing with his own followers on Thursday evening, Lopez wrote that "although the news of his diagnosis is heartbreaking, we remain positive that main positive that main positive he'll overcome this."

Lopez, who also stars in the recently launched "Saved by the Bell" revival series on Peacock, added that he is sending prayers to Diamond and his family "for a speedy recovery."

On Thursday afternoon, Diamond's manager confirmed published reports with TMZ that Diamond had cancer and had already begun treatment. He also shared that the cancer has spread throughout his body. The diagnosis came after Diamond discovered a lump on his throat.

Diamond's rep says that he's also been experiencing pain all throughout his body, which is the result of him having shingles.

"It's serious, but we don't know how serious yet," representatives for the actor told EW. "He's at an undisclosed hospital in Florida and will probably go home after treatments. We just want him to get well soon."

Diamond's diagnosis comes on the heels of renewed interest in "Saved by the Bell," thanks to the popular and well-received revival on Peacock. While several of the OG cast appear in the show, with Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley on board as series regulars, Diamond has not appeared.

Fans had been questioning his absence and clamoring for his involvement since the show's return was announced. Lark Voorhies, who makes a brief appearance in the first season, suggested that it might have been an issue of "the almighty dollar."

"He wants to be paid and respected," she told Toronto's KiSS 92.5 FM. We would love for him to come back on set. He's going through his growing pains… He's going through his adult issues and all of that but I am sure he'll be back — granted they have the perfect contract for him, I'm sure he would be back."

Diamond's representatives remain optimistic that a deal can be worked out, telling EW, "They've been talking, so we're keeping our fingers crossed." Peacock has not yet announced a renewal for the series, but it seems likely considering its tremendous buzz, acclaim and popularity.

That's not to say that Diamond's Screech has been completely ignored. In fact, it was Lopez' Slater who offered the rest of the cast an update on what he's been up to, reporting that he's currently living on the International Space Station with his robot assistant, Kevin.

While absolutely ridiculous a premise -- it would allow for scenes to be filmed with Diamond without him having to even be on the set, should his recovery make that difficult.

If a deal can be worked out, it would be a fun way to honor his his importance to the franchise without jeopardizing his health.

This was already mentioned in another thread:

https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=5847598&postcount=4

If one person can bounce back from stage four, so can another. 90's country singer Wade Hayes was hit with stage four colon cancer in late 2011. Not only was the right kind of recovery made, but his full head of hair remained intact during the six months of chemo that he endured. May Dustin have the same story to share with the rest of us! :) :) :)

God bless you and him and Wade always!!!

Holly

I just heard this on the news! Very sad! :(Many prayers for Dustin!

So sorry to hear this. I hope he recovers quickly.

Very sad news, he can beat this! He was my favorite on the show since he is exactly like me!

Saved By The Bell star Dustin Diamond, 44, is 'going through a lot of pain' during Stage 4 cancer (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9169801/Saved-Bell-star-Dustin-Diamond-44-going-lot-pain.html)

"Dustin Diamond is 'going through a lot of pain' amid his cancer battle.

The 44-year-old actor – who is best known for his role as Samuel 'Screech' Powers in Saved By The Bell – was taken to hospital in Florida earlier this month after feeling pain all over his body, and it was later confirmed he is suffering from stage four cancer.

And now, sources have said the actor is 'going to be in the hospital for a while' as he undergoes treatment, and going through 'ups and downs' both physically and emotionally.

The insider said: 'It's not good, it's not good at all. He's going to be in the hospital for a while. He's getting through his treatments now. It's tough, it's very hard.

'He's going through a lot of pain, but he still keeps his spirits up. Right now, he's just suffering. He has his ups and downs where he's great one minute, but then he can be in a lot of pain - tears. It's such an emotional time.'

But Dustin has the full support of his loved ones, who are 'calling him every day' to make sure he's okay.

The source added to Us Weekly magazine (https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/dustin-diamond-going-through-a-lot-of-pain-amid-cancer-battle/): 'Those close to him try calling him every day to try to cheer him up. He has a handful of people who are in his close circle — his girlfriend being one of them. They have no idea when he can go home.'

Dustin's hospitalization was reported on January 12, and just says later, a representative for the actor confirmed the news.

His rep said: 'At this time we can confirm that Dustin does have cancer. Dustin will disclose more information once it is available and a plan moving forward is made.

'We ask everyone to respect Dustin's privacy during this difficult time. All positivity and prayers are appreciated.'

Dustin's team also provided fans with postal and email addresses to send letters to the actor to send their support but stressed they shouldn't be used for autograph requests.

Dustin Diamond completes first round of chemotherapy after his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis (https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/21/entertainment/dustin-diamond/index.html)

The Saved by the Bell alum is expected to complete a second round, his spokesperson says. "Dustin is looking forward to spending more time with his girlfriend, playing his bass guitar/video games, as well as making videos for his fans on social media," Diamond's rep said in a statement.

https://www.tmz.com/2021/02/01/dustin-diamond-saved-by-the-bell-star-dead-44-stage-4-cancer-screech/

Actor Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as Samuel "Screech" Powers for 12 years, ages 11-22, on TV's "Saved by the Bell," has died at age 44.

Per the above link, Dustin, born on January 7, 1977 in San Jose, California, was given a confirmed diagnosis of Lung Cancer just days after his Birthday after the New Year this year; unfortunately, despite a round of Chemo, his Lung Cancer was more aggressive than that of Alex Trebek, and Dustin only survived 3 short weeks from Cancer diagnosis to death.

His publicist revealed Dustin passed away in the Florida hospital where he'd been treated for Lung Cancer since his confirmed diagnosis.

The original Pilot for "Saved by the Bell" was conceived as a sitcom vehicle for Hayley Mills in 1987 on NBC under its original title "Good Morning, Miss Bliss"; after the Pilot's Summer 1987 telecast, NBC initially passed over on the concept, which was soon picked up by the then-premium Disney Channel.

After 13 episodes, Disney Channel cancelled the series, and NBC picked up the show as its first live-action Saturday-morning sitcom, "Saved by the Bell."

After the original "Class" graduated in 1993 to "Saved by the Bell: The College Years" in prime-time for a single full season, the original series was re-named "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," with Dustin's "Screech" returning to the original series in 1994 alongside Dennis Haskins as Principal Richard Belding. The final bell rang on "Saved by the Bell" in December 1999, with the final bell ringing in January 2000, after which Dustin Diamond began a new life as a stand-up comic--as well as released his infamous 2006 Sex Tape, later admitting to using a stunt man for his Penis throughout the Sex Tape.

He also, via a Ghostwriter, wrote a memoir called "Behind the Bell," telling tales (later proven false) of controversial Orgies among others in the cast.

In 2016, on an episode of the newsmagazine "Extra," Dustin made peace with then-anchor Mario Lopez (who played Slater in Seasons 2-5 of "Saved by the Bell" and its prime-time spin-off) with a clean slate.

Funeral services as of this writing are pending.

Can this thread be merged with this one?

https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=397666

Very sad.

RIP Dustin.

He really was the heart of SBTB.

Mario Lopez Pays Tribute to 'Saved By the Bell' Co-Star Dustin Diamond

https://popculture.com/celebrity/news/dustin-diamond-dead-mario-lopez-pays-tribute-saved-by-the-bell-co-star/

I wonder how season 2 of the revival SBTB will tribute Screech?

I am shocked how quickly he went downhill and passed away, Screech was my favorite on the show, very sad news, Rest In Peace Dustin

:rip:

So sad. Prayers to the love ones. RIP

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I am deeply saddened by the news of my old co-star @realdustindiamond passing. Life is extremely fragile and it’s something we should never take for granted. God speed Dustin. 💔

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🤍✨🙏🏼

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I’m grateful to have gotten to create with Dustin when we were at the beginning of our dreams coming true. I will hold onto those sweet memories and the laughs we shared. Rest In Peace 🙏🏼🤍✨

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My 1st onscreen love Dustin Diamond got his Angel wings today...
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Before there was David and Donna there was Screech and Violet. Dustin was my first on-screen kiss. He welcomed me with open arms onto the set of Saved By the Bell. As one can imagine being the newbie on a hit show was overwhelming for a 14-year-old girl. He not only showed me around but made sure I was always ok. Such a young gentleman. He was kind, smart, and always making everyone laugh. He was a great scene partner. He was a really good guy. I’m sad after the show we never had much contact aside from occasionally running into each other at events. I’m glad he’s out of pain. He’s an icon to me professionally and personally. RIP Samuel love, your Violet ❤️

Dustin Diamond, Saved by the Bell's Screech, dies at 44 (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dustin-diamond-screech-on-saved-by-the-bell-dies-at-44-report)

Diamond, who played the iconic teen TV character Samuel "Screech" Powers on Saved by the Bell and a number of related shows, died this morning, three weeks after he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer (https://www.primetimer.com/item/Saved-by-the-Bells-Dustin-Diamond-diagnosed-with-stage-4-cancer-njSv10) at a Florida hospital. He had just turned 44 on Jan. 7. Diamond's rep tells TMZ his condition had greatly declined since last week (https://www.tmz.com/2021/02/01/dustin-diamond-saved-by-the-bell-star-dead-44-stage-4-cancer-screech/), and he was taken off of breathing machines in an attempt to get him to hospice care. His girlfriend was with him when he died. Entertainment Tonight reports: "Back in October, Diamond notified a member of his team about a lump on his throat, assuming it could be thyroid cancer, but he was hesitant to visit the hospital due to COVID (https://www.etonline.com/dustin-diamond-saved-by-the-bell-star-dead-at-44-159865)." As an 11-year-old 5th grader, Diamond beat out 5,000 other hopefuls to land the screech role on the Disney Channel comedy Good Morning, Miss Bliss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ9n_vzVOwY), which premiered in 1988. After one season, the show was retooled as the NBC Saturday morning sitcom Saved by the Bell in 1989. Diamond went on to star in spinoff series Saved by the Bell: The College Years and Saved by the Bell: The New Class. He also guest-starred as Screech on the NBC teen sitcom Hang Time. "The hardest thing about being a child star is giving up your childhood. You don't get a childhood, really," Diamond said in a Where Are They Now? interview for OWN in 2013. "You're a performer, you have to know your lines and rehearse and practice, making sure you are the funniest and the best you can be. Because if you weren't funny, you could be replaced." Over the past two decades, Diamond tried his hand at standup comedy and in 2006 he released a sex tape called Screeched — Saved by the Smell. He later said he had a "stunt person" stand in for him. Also in 2006, he visited The Howard Stern Show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQkk00xBp5E) to plead for money to save his house from foreclosure. In 2009, he released a salacious behind-the-scenes book on Saved by the Bell titled Behind the Bell, which was the inspiration for the 2014 Lifetime movie The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story. Diamond spent three months in jail in 2016 after he was convicted of disorderly conduct after he stabbed another bar patron in the armpit with a switchblade on Christmas Day 2014. Diamond reunited with his Saved co-star Mario Lopez on Extra (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q308dq2z5I) in 2016. "I'm proud of the work that I've done when I've done it. It's just, how to you come off such a phenom role of this Screech character and break out of that mold and do something different?" he asked Lopez. "I'd audition, and every single time they'd say, 'Hey, we loved it, but we saw too much Screech in it.' Well, I can't change my bone structure, what do you want me to do?" Lopez tweeted in response to Diamond's death: "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..." Tiffani Thiessen wrote on Instagram: "I am deeply saddened by I the news of my old co-star @realdustindiamond passing. Life is extremely fragile and it’s something we should never take for granted. God speed Dustin." In a statement, Mark-Paul Gosselaar said (https://tvline.com/2021/02/01/dustin-diamond-dead-saved-by-the-bell-screech-mark-paul-gosselaar-statement/): "I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dustin Diamond, a true comedic genius. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Looking back at our time working together, I will miss those raw, brilliant sparks that only he was able to produce. A pie in your face, my comrade."

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Dustin Diamond, Saved by the Bell's Screech, dies at 44 (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dustin-diamond-screech-on-saved-by-the-bell-dies-at-44-report)

Diamond, who played the iconic teen TV character Samuel "Screech" Powers on Saved by the Bell and a number of related shows, died this morning, three weeks after he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer (https://www.primetimer.com/item/Saved-by-the-Bells-Dustin-Diamond-diagnosed-with-stage-4-cancer-njSv10) at a Florida hospital. He had just turned 44 on Jan. 7. Diamond's rep tells TMZ his condition had greatly declined since last week (https://www.tmz.com/2021/02/01/dustin-diamond-saved-by-the-bell-star-dead-44-stage-4-cancer-screech/), and he was taken off of breathing machines in an attempt to get him to hospice care. His girlfriend was with him when he died. Entertainment Tonight reports: "Back in October, Diamond notified a member of his team about a lump on his throat, assuming it could be thyroid cancer, but he was hesitant to visit the hospital due to COVID (https://www.etonline.com/dustin-diamond-saved-by-the-bell-star-dead-at-44-159865)." As an 11-year-old 5th grader, Diamond beat out 5,000 other hopefuls to land the screech role on the Disney Channel comedy Good Morning, Miss Bliss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ9n_vzVOwY), which premiered in 1988. After one season, the show was retooled as the NBC Saturday morning sitcom Saved by the Bell in 1989. Diamond went on to star in spinoff series Saved by the Bell: The College Years and Saved by the Bell: The New Class. He also guest-starred as Screech on the NBC teen sitcom Hang Time. "The hardest thing about being a child star is giving up your childhood. You don't get a childhood, really," Diamond said in a Where Are They Now? interview for OWN in 2013. "You're a performer, you have to know your lines and rehearse and practice, making sure you are the funniest and the best you can be. Because if you weren't funny, you could be replaced." Over the past two decades, Diamond tried his hand at standup comedy and in 2006 he released a sex tape called Screeched — Saved by the Smell. He later said he had a "stunt person" stand in for him. Also in 2006, he visited The Howard Stern Show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQkk00xBp5E) to plead for money to save his house from foreclosure. In 2009, he released a salacious behind-the-scenes book on Saved by the Bell titled Behind the Bell, which was the inspiration for the 2014 Lifetime movie The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story. Diamond spent three months in jail in 2016 after he was convicted of disorderly conduct after he stabbed another bar patron in the armpit with a switchblade on Christmas Day 2014. Diamond reunited with his Saved co-star Mario Lopez on Extra (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q308dq2z5I) in 2016. "I'm proud of the work that I've done when I've done it. It's just, how to you come off such a phenom role of this Screech character and break out of that mold and do something different?" he asked Lopez. "I'd audition, and every single time they'd say, 'Hey, we loved it, but we saw too much Screech in it.' Well, I can't change my bone structure, what do you want me to do?" Lopez tweeted in response to Diamond's death: "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..." Tiffani Thiessen wrote on Instagram: "I am deeply saddened by I the news of my old co-star @realdustindiamond passing. Life is extremely fragile and it’s something we should never take for granted. God speed Dustin." In a statement, Mark-Paul Gosselaar said (https://tvline.com/2021/02/01/dustin-diamond-dead-saved-by-the-bell-screech-mark-paul-gosselaar-statement/): "I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dustin Diamond, a true comedic genius. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Looking back at our time working together, I will miss those raw, brilliant sparks that only he was able to produce. A pie in your face, my comrade."

No comment from Lark yet but she did comment on Dustin when he was in declining health

RIP.

I hate 2021 already.

God bless you and Dustin's family always!!!

Holly (one of his many Saved By The Bell fans)

That was shockingly fast. I'm glad he didn't suffer long. RIP, Dustin.

It looks like both Dustin and his Screech role will be officially replace by both Leanna Creel and her Tori Scott role.

I hadn't heard about his cancer diagnosis and was surprised to hear of his sudden passing at such a young age. :(

Cancer strikes so many people, young or old. It's so sad they can't find a cure to rid the world of all the varieties of it. May he rest in peace.

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Dustin Diamond, Saved by the Bell's Screech, dies at 44 (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dustin-diamond-screech-on-saved-by-the-bell-dies-at-44-report)

Diamond, who played the iconic teen TV character Samuel "Screech" Powers on Saved by the Bell and a number of related shows, died this morning, three weeks after he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer (https://www.primetimer.com/item/Saved-by-the-Bells-Dustin-Diamond-diagnosed-with-stage-4-cancer-njSv10) at a Florida hospital. He had just turned 44 on Jan. 7. Diamond's rep tells TMZ his condition had greatly declined since last week (https://www.tmz.com/2021/02/01/dustin-diamond-saved-by-the-bell-star-dead-44-stage-4-cancer-screech/), and he was taken off of breathing machines in an attempt to get him to hospice care. His girlfriend was with him when he died. Entertainment Tonight reports: "Back in October, Diamond notified a member of his team about a lump on his throat, assuming it could be thyroid cancer, but he was hesitant to visit the hospital due to COVID (https://www.etonline.com/dustin-diamond-saved-by-the-bell-star-dead-at-44-159865)." As an 11-year-old 5th grader, Diamond beat out 5,000 other hopefuls to land the screech role on the Disney Channel comedy Good Morning, Miss Bliss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ9n_vzVOwY), which premiered in 1988. After one season, the show was retooled as the NBC Saturday morning sitcom Saved by the Bell in 1989. Diamond went on to star in spinoff series Saved by the Bell: The College Years and Saved by the Bell: The New Class. He also guest-starred as Screech on the NBC teen sitcom Hang Time. "The hardest thing about being a child star is giving up your childhood. You don't get a childhood, really," Diamond said in a Where Are They Now? interview for OWN in 2013. "You're a performer, you have to know your lines and rehearse and practice, making sure you are the funniest and the best you can be. Because if you weren't funny, you could be replaced." Over the past two decades, Diamond tried his hand at standup comedy and in 2006 he released a sex tape called Screeched — Saved by the Smell. He later said he had a "stunt person" stand in for him. Also in 2006, he visited The Howard Stern Show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQkk00xBp5E) to plead for money to save his house from foreclosure. In 2009, he released a salacious behind-the-scenes book on Saved by the Bell titled Behind the Bell, which was the inspiration for the 2014 Lifetime movie The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story. Diamond spent three months in jail in 2016 after he was convicted of disorderly conduct after he stabbed another bar patron in the armpit with a switchblade on Christmas Day 2014. Diamond reunited with his Saved co-star Mario Lopez on Extra (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7q308dq2z5I) in 2016. "I'm proud of the work that I've done when I've done it. It's just, how to you come off such a phenom role of this Screech character and break out of that mold and do something different?" he asked Lopez. "I'd audition, and every single time they'd say, 'Hey, we loved it, but we saw too much Screech in it.' Well, I can't change my bone structure, what do you want me to do?" Lopez tweeted in response to Diamond's death: "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..." Tiffani Thiessen wrote on Instagram: "I am deeply saddened by I the news of my old co-star @realdustindiamond passing. Life is extremely fragile and it’s something we should never take for granted. God speed Dustin." In a statement, Mark-Paul Gosselaar said (https://tvline.com/2021/02/01/dustin-diamond-dead-saved-by-the-bell-screech-mark-paul-gosselaar-statement/): "I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dustin Diamond, a true comedic genius. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Looking back at our time working together, I will miss those raw, brilliant sparks that only he was able to produce. A pie in your face, my comrade."

Lark commented on Dustin's passing:

Lark Voorhies, who portrayed Lisa Turtle, Screech’s long-time crush, on the show, remember Diamond to Entertainment Weekly. “Words cannot express the grief that I am feeling right now. Dustin and I had a warm and special friendship, he was a caring gentleman, and my memories of him will always be cherished,” she wrote. “I am so very sorry he is gone. But it’s exceptionally sad for his close loved ones who have do deal with his tragic death and their own great loss. My heart goes out to them at this trying time.”

Saved by the Bell vet Tori Spelling pays tribute to Dustin Diamond, "my 1st onscreen love" (https://ew.com/tv/tori-spelling-dustin-diamond-tribute-first-on-screen-love/)

Spelling and Saved by the Bell stars Elizabeth Berkley and Lark Voorhies offered their condolences to Diamond, who died today at age 44 less than a month after a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. "My 1st onscreen love Dustin Diamond got his Angel wings today...," Spelling wrote on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/CKw1rRRjdsQ/). "Before there was David and Donna there was Screech and Violet. Dustin was my first on-screen kiss. He welcomed me with open arms onto the set of Saved By the Bell. As one can imagine being the newbie on a hit show was overwhelming for a 14-year-old girl. He not only showed me around but made sure I was always ok. Such a young gentleman. He was kind, smart, and always making everyone laugh. He was a great scene partner. He was a really good guy. I'm sad after the show we never had much contact aside from occasionally running into each other at events. I'm glad he's out of pain. He's an icon to me professionally and personally. RIP Samuel love, your Violet. Lark Voorhies told EW (https://ew.com/tv/saved-by-the-bell-cast-remember-dustin-diamond-after-death/): "Words cannot express the grief that I am feeling right now. Dustin and I had a warm and special friendship, he was a caring gentleman, and my memories of him will always be cherished," she writes. "I am so very sorry he is gone. But it's exceptionally sad for his close loved ones who have do deal with his tragic death and their own great loss. My heart goes out to them at this trying time." Meanwhile, Elizabeth Berkley wrote on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/CKw-5Y6nzr9/): "I’m grateful to have gotten to create with Dustin when we were at the beginning of our dreams coming true. I will hold onto those sweet memories and the laughs we shared. Rest In Peace."

ALSO:


Diamond "was afraid of the public attention if he went into the hospital" (https://people.com/tv/dustin-diamonds-girlfriend-was-with-him-when-he-died/): The actor's longtime manager, Roger Paul, tells People Diamond had been "feeling out of sorts and he'd had a lump on his neck that he was ignoring" before he was diagnosed with stage 4 small cell carcinoma. "He was afraid of the public attention if he went into the hospital. But finally, his girlfriend took him and the doctors confirmed it was cancer," Paul says. Paul adds that Diamond tried to remain positive while undergoing treatment. "Of course he was scared, but he tried to find the humor in it. He did chemo — he tried everything possible. But it didn't work," the manager says. "Dustin tried to be as positive as he could throughout everything — that's who he was — but he was scared."
Mario Lopez got emotional while talking about Diamond on Access Hollywood (https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/mario-lopez-gets-emotional-during-dustin-diamond-tribute-on-access/): "He was like a little brother to me, we always remained in contact over the years," Lopez said. "I actually just spoke with him a couple of weeks ago after he got his diagnosis. Even then, he was full of energy and he was so optimistic. Life is just so fragile and not to be taken for granted. Our prayers are with Dustin’s family and his friends.”
Here are Diamond's 15 best Saved by the Bell moments (https://www.eonline.com/news/1233455/15-of-dustin-diamonds-best-saved-by-the-bell-moments-as-screech-powers)

I heard about this on the news this morning and I cannot believe that Dustin Diamond is now gone because it seemed that he was getting better and on the road to recovery. But when the news showed that Dustin Diamond had passed away I was surprised. I bet he had the exact same cancer that Alex Trebek had and I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same exact cancer as what Alex Trebek had that caused Dustin Diamond's death as well. I do hope that METV does a nice tribute to Dustin with a Saved By The Bell Marathon because he was so cool as Screech
Bestie
P. S. How did Dustin Diamond's character end up with the nickname Screech? Was his character a loud talker or did he annoy the characters on Saved By The Bell by yelling a lot and when he yelled he screeched? Because Screech sounds like a name for a stuffed animal of a parrot

Very sad. May he R.I.P.

Saved by the Bell stars pay tribute to Dustin Diamond following his death

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a35389642/saved-by-the-bell-dustin-diamond-death-tribute/

I hadn't heard about his cancer diagnosis and was surprised to hear of his sudden passing at such a young age. :(

His friend, Dan Block, said that he had a lump in his neck but didn't get it looked at because he didn't want people taking pictures of him and for it spread on social media. Same thing when he had MRSA and a large wound on his face

I heard about this on the news this morning and I cannot believe that Dustin Diamond is now gone because it seemed that he was getting better and on the road to recovery. But when the news showed that Dustin Diamond had passed away I was surprised. I bet he had the exact same cancer that Alex Trebek had and I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same exact cancer as what Alex Trebek had that caused Dustin Diamond's death as well. I do hope that METV does a nice tribute to Dustin with a Saved By The Bell Marathon because he was so cool as Screech
Bestie
P. S. How did Dustin Diamond's character end up with the nickname Screech? Was his character a loud talker or did he annoy the characters on Saved By The Bell by yelling a lot and when he yelled he screeched? Because Screech sounds like a name for a stuffed animal of a parrot
I guess that the nickname "Screech" was due to his voice being the way that it was in earlier episodes. Alex Trebek had pancreatic cancer. Dustin's cancer was in his lungs. I can't help but wonder why nothing has come from Mr. Belding yet concerning Dustin's passing. So far, he is the only person of the main cast who hasn't said anything yet.

God bless you and the remaining cast members always!!!

Holly

I guess that the nickname "Screech" was due to his voice being the way that it was in earlier episodes. Alex Trebek had pancreatic cancer. Dustin's cancer was in his lungs. I can't help but wonder why nothing has come from Mr. Belding yet concerning Dustin's passing. So far, he is the only person of the main cast who hasn't said anything yet.

God bless you and the remaining cast members always!!!

Holly

Dennis is not required to comment on Dustin's passing so please leave him alone about it

I hadn't heard about his cancer diagnosis and was surprised to hear of his sudden passing at such a young age. :(

I had no idea either. Very shocking and sad.

Dennis is not required to comment on Dustin's passing so please leave him alone about it
If I came across as a heckler, I do apologize. It was most definitely not my intention. Mr. Haskins spent the most time with Dustin since they both are who kept the TV show going when the other original members went on to do other projects. Maybe this is why it has taken him longer to say anything if anything ever does come from him. If nothing ever does, it will never be held against him where I am concerned. If anything, every inch of my heart goes out to him and the rest of the original cast.

God bless you and Dustin's TV family always!!!

Holly

Mario Lopez: I tried to convince Dustin Diamond to star in a reality show when I spoke to him two weeks ago (https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/mario-lopez-discussed-working-with-dustin-diamond-before-his-death/)

“I’m happy to say and I feel good about always having stayed in touch with Dustin. He had some struggles and a complicated life, but we all do,” Lopez says of his late Saved by the Bell co-star. “I don’t abandon, like, my friends or never turn my back on people that are always there for me and I stood by him and was always a phone call away when he moved to Wisconsin and we stayed in touch and he met his girlfriend recently. We were actually discussing, when I talked to him recently, just two weeks prior to him passing, about the upcoming season and figuring out doing something cool. I was trying to convince him to do something in the reality space that I’d be producing for him. It was actually pretty funny.” ALSO: Diamond had been working on a Screech A.I. Robot potential series (https://www.tmz.com/2021/02/03/dustin-diamond-screech-robot-kevin-insurance-king-ads/).

Dustin Diamond died after returning home from the hospital (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9219259/Dustin-Diamonds-girlfriend-best-friend-reveal-heartbreaking-details-final-days.html)

The Saved by the Bell star's girlfriend, Tash, and best friend, Dan Block, revealed that Diamond had been released from the hospital Monday morning after a brief weekend hospitalization, and had returned to the house he was staying at in preparation for hospice care, when he was found not breathing. Emergency personnel pronounced him dead a short time later. Diamond was hospitalized last Friday after he struggled to breathe. "Last Friday and Saturday he was able to talk and by Sunday he was having real problems breathing and barely speaking," said Block. "He was able to say a few things on Sunday, and was able to ask for a smoothie. But he was in pain. He got really bad by Sunday evening. By Monday you could tell he was in pain, I think he was suffering, by the way he was breathing." Block also revealed that Diff'rent Strokes alum Todd Bridges was one of the last people to speak to Diamond.

If I came across as a heckler, I do apologize. It was most definitely not my intention. Mr. Haskins spent the most time with Dustin since they both are who kept the TV show going when the other original members went on to do other projects. Maybe this is why it has taken him longer to say anything if anything ever does come from him. If nothing ever does, it will never be held against him where I am concerned. If anything, every inch of my heart goes out to him and the rest of the original cast.

God bless you and Dustin's TV family always!!!

Holly

You are not a heckler so no need to apologize, you are good

https://programminginsider.com/metv-remembers-dustin-diamond-presentation-of-select-screech-episodes-of-saved-by-the-bell/

MeTV Remembers Dustin Diamond Presentation of Select “Screech” Episodes of ‘Saved By The Bell’

MeTV will present select episodes of ‘Saved By The Bell’ showcasing the late Dustin Diamond his character ‘Screech’, the beloved, geeky classmate. The tribute consist of six back-t0-back episodes airing Sunday, February 7th from 7 a.m. to 1o a.m. ET. Updated from the earlier Disney Channel TV series ‘Good Morning, Miss Bliss’, ‘Saved by the Bell’ originally aired from 1989 to 1993. It spawned several series offshoots including ‘Saved by the Bell: The College Years’ and ‘Saved by the Bell: The New Class’, which Diamond also starred in, as well as two made-for-TV movies.

More recently, Diamond appeared in several reality television series including the fifth season of ‘Celebrity Fit Club’, ‘The Weakest Link’ and ‘Celebrity Boxing 2.’ In December 2013, Diamond was featured on an episode of OWN’s ‘Where Are They Now?’ and was cast on the 12th season of ‘Celebrity Big Brother.’ Diamond died from lung cancer on Monday at the age of 44.

Here are the scheduled episodes:

7:00 a.m. ET – “Screech’s Woman” Trying to cheer Screech up so he’ll complete their science project, Zack pretends to know a girl who is interested in him.

7:30 a.m. – “The Gift” After a freak accident, Screech can predict the future – an ability Zach uses to his advantage.

8:00 a.m. – “Beauty and the Screech” After discovering she is failing in science, Kelly is tutored by Screech, and soon develops a crush on him.

8:30 a.m. – “Screech’s Birthday” After the gang forgets Screech’s birthday, he gets revenge by sending them all to detention, not knowing they’re planning a surprise party in Mr. Belding’s office.

9:00 a.m. – “House Party” Screech’s parents leave for Graceland. While they are gone, the gang accidentally breaks his mother’s Elvis statue. With only a little money, they decide to hold a party to get a new statue before his mother finds out.

9:30 a.m. – “Check Your Mate” After Screech makes it to the all-city chess finals, Zack and Slater make a bet with Valley that he will win, which soon leads to trouble.

There's something wrong with this current Florida governor, who lost both intelligence and direction lead to fail Florida completely which also led to Dustin's death, TBH, IMO.

^^^ What does anyone in that area have to do with any of this? Sadly things like this may happen no matter who gets placed where concerning the matter of public office positions.

God bless you and Dustin's family always!!!

Holly

Saved By The Bell’s Mario Lopez Reflects On His Time Working With Late Co-Star Dustin Diamond

https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2562509/saved-by-the-bells-mario-lopez-reflects-on-his-time-working-with-late-co-star-dustin-diamond

Saved By The Bell's Dustin Diamond will be cremated as part of his 'final wishes': Actor's ashes will be shared between his father and girlfriend after his death at 44 from lung cancer

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9225227/Saved-Bells-Dustin-Diamond-cremated-final-wishes.html

'Saved by the Bell' actor lived, loved and died in Cape Coral

https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2021/02/04/screech-actor-dustin-diamond-saved-by-the-bell-died-cape-coral-florida/4386237001/

Dustin Diamond’s girlfriend ‘heartbroken’ over Saved by the Bell star’s death

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/dustin-diamond-death-girlfriend-cancer-b1797457.html

^^^ Thanks for the news links. I feel so awful for him after reading about why he didn't go to the hospital sooner and why he did not want to be buried. :crying: :crying: :crying:

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

^^^ Thank you for the news links. I feel so awful for him after reading about why he didn't go to the hospital sooner and why he did not want to be buried.

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

You're welcome!

Saved By The Bell’s Mario Lopez Reflects On His Time Working With Late Co-Star Dustin Diamond

https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2562509/saved-by-the-bells-mario-lopez-reflects-on-his-time-working-with-late-co-star-dustin-diamond

Saved By The Bell's Dustin Diamond will be cremated as part of his 'final wishes': Actor's ashes will be shared between his father and girlfriend after his death at 44 from lung cancer

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9225227/Saved-Bells-Dustin-Diamond-cremated-final-wishes.html

'Saved by the Bell' actor lived, loved and died in Cape Coral

https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2021/02/04/screech-actor-dustin-diamond-saved-by-the-bell-died-cape-coral-florida/4386237001/

Dustin Diamond’s girlfriend ‘heartbroken’ over Saved by the Bell star’s death

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/dustin-diamond-death-girlfriend-cancer-b1797457.html

Dustin is making the right decision not wanting to be buried because he does not want his tombstone defaced by fans, there are crazy fans out there and they could ruin Dustin’s tombstone

Dustin is making the right decision not wanting to be buried because he does not want his tombstone defaced by fans, there are crazy fans out there and they could ruin Dustin’s tombstone

He'll be cremated, that's all.

Dustin is making the right decision not wanting to be buried because he does not want his tombstone defaced by fans, there are crazy fans out there and they could ruin Dustin’s tombstone
The sad thing is that a person's stone could be ruined by anyone whether the deceased person has a celebrity status or not when there are people out there who do whatever it is that they do just to be mean and even if a person doesn't have a celebrity status, that a person could always have at least one foe who could be vile enough to do anything.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

The sad thing is that a person's stone could be ruined by anyone whether the deceased person has a celebrity status or not when there are people out there who do whatever it is that they do just to be mean and even if a person doesn't have a celebrity status, that a person could always have at least one foe who could be vile enough to do anything.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

Sad but true

Even if Dustin's already dead and if they won't axed that Screech character yet, then they may make positive changes on that Screech character with both more improvements and a new actor who can play Screech better than Dustin. I don't think it would be officially going to happen at all yet, TBH, IMO.

To me, a family or at least a wife should be written into the new Saved By The Bell show and Dustin's girlfriend could play the character, even if its just for one episode. She could show up to let the others know of his passing.

God bless you and her and Dustin's dad always!!!

Holly

Even if Dustin's already dead and if they won't axed that Screech character yet, then they may make positive changes on that Screech character with both more improvements and a new actor who can play Screech better than Dustin. I don't think it would be officially going to happen at all yet, TBH, IMO.

No actor is going to replace Dustin as Screech

No actor is going to replace Dustin as Screech

So that means, that Screech character will be laid to rest also.

So that means, that Screech character will be laid to rest also.

:rolleyes:

So that means, they will bring back both actress Leanna Creel and her Tori Scott role to replace both actor Dustin Diamond and his Screech Powers role immediately.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar discusses drifting apart from late Saved by the Bell co-star Dustin Diamond, says he never took Diamond's tell-all book personally (https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/mark-paul-gosselaar-drifted-apart-from-dustin-diamond/)

"It’s no secret that the rest of the cast wasn’t very close with Dustin toward the end of his life," Gosselaar said on his Zack to the Future Saved by the Bell recap podcast, according to Us Weekly. “The only thing I can say is there’s really nothing that caused that. Some people will speculate that, ‘Oh, well, he wrote a book,’ ‘Oh, he did this,’ ‘Oh, he did that.’ I know for me I would look at that and just go, ‘You know what? That’s Dustin.’ I could see where he would have to do things to make ends meet. (I) never took it personally.”

Mark-Paul Gosselaar discusses drifting apart from late Saved by the Bell co-star Dustin Diamond, says he never took Diamond's tell-all book personally (https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/mark-paul-gosselaar-drifted-apart-from-dustin-diamond/)

"It’s no secret that the rest of the cast wasn’t very close with Dustin toward the end of his life," Gosselaar said on his Zack to the Future Saved by the Bell recap podcast, according to Us Weekly. “The only thing I can say is there’s really nothing that caused that. Some people will speculate that, ‘Oh, well, he wrote a book,’ ‘Oh, he did this,’ ‘Oh, he did that.’ I know for me I would look at that and just go, ‘You know what? That’s Dustin.’ I could see where he would have to do things to make ends meet. (I) never took it personally.”

But what Mark didn't know that Dustin's Screech role is based on the real-life of former deceased original SBTB creator Sam Bobrick's. Sam Bobrick was horribly abused by those antisemitics back in his own high school years back when he was alive.

Although, now this should be a good time for Mark to focus on working under Sam Bobrick's successor, Tracey Wigfield's own created version of original SBTB, for now.

But do you think Tracey Wigfield is most likely against autistic characters in her own revived version or what?

Today would've been his birthday.

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

P.S. He's missed.

Today would've been his birthday.

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

P.S. He's missed.

Yeah, he would've turned 45 today....

Yesterday was the day that we lost him last year. To me, the show wouldn't have been the same without him. May a good tribute to him take place during the new show.

God bless you and his family and former cast mates always!!!

Holly

They may need his character to be played by a new actor, which has no connection to creator Bobrick this time, and then put into a new spin-off, which its public high school setting in neither a Bayside nor Valley type.

^^^ Is that what the powers that be are thinking about doing, writing his role into the new show with someone else playing it? If yes, to me, they are nuts. In my opinion, only Dustin can give us Screech. Only him.

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

^^^ Is that what the powers that be are thinking about doing, writing his role into the new show with someone else playing it? If yes, to me, they are nuts. In my opinion, only Dustin can give us Screech. Only him.

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

Not quite nuts yet, Jo Sweet Heart, that someone else playing it will have no connection to creator Sam Bobrick type, this time, by then.

Can you believe that it has been two years now since we had to let go of him? :( :( :(

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly (one of his many fans)

Can you believe that it has been two years now since we had to let go of him? :( :( :(

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly (one of his many fans)

I know... Although, now we should all know why this revived original SBTB sitcom is officially cancelled after two seasons for many different reasons somehow...

If one person can bounce back from stage four, so can another.Not if they took that garbage shot... It will make it so bad it kills him....Thats what it does!!

People are in total denial about what this crap is doing to people........



LETS HOPE HE DIDNT TAKE IT!!!!! (Might have a chance to recover)

Not if they took that garbage shot... It will make it so bad it kills him....Thats what it does!!

People are in total denial about what this crap is doing to people........



LETS HOPE HE DIDNT TAKE IT!!!!! (Might have a chance to recover)

Plus, you didn't know that both actor Dustin Diamond and his Screech Powers role were both permanently related to original Saved By The Bell creator Sam Bobrick, nobody else, Dude111. Sam Bobrick died in 2019, but here's his own obituary:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/21/arts/television/sam-bobrick-dead.html

Thank you

Thank you

No problem, Dude111, you're welcome.

Can you believe that it's been five years now since we had to let go of Dustin?

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

Lark Voorhies Says She Will Miss Dustin Diamond 'Forever,' While Joking Lisa Turtle Should Have Gotten a ‘Restraining Order on Screech’ (https://people.com/lark-voorhies-jokes-lisa-turtle-should-have-gotten-a-restraining-order-on-screech-exclusive-11996699)

https://www.lipstickalley.com/attachments/1781368703454-png.7746235/

NEED TO KNOW​ (https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/lark-voorhies-says-she-will-miss-dustin-diamond-forever-while-joking-lisa-turtle-should-have-gotten-a-%E2%80%98restraining-order-on-screech%E2%80%99.6143115/)

Lark played Lisa Turtle, first on Good Morning, Miss Bliss and continuing through all four seasons of Saved by the Bell from 1989 to 1993
Lisa Turtle was the object of Samuel 'Screech' Powers' affections, often to her dismay
Voorhies remembers Dustin Diamond, who played Screech and died in 2021 at 44, in her conversation with PEOPLE

^^^ I just remembered one of Lisa's few good statements about Screech. After he helped Violet sing for the school choir performance, Lisa told him, "What you did for Violet was very romantic." :) :) :)

God bless you and Lark always!!!

Holly (a girl who foreveer misses Dustin)