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JamesG · 05-04-2026, 07:23 PM

"Saved by the Bell" Star Lark Voorhies Gives Rare Interview about Sitcom and Dustin Diamond's Death
by Ryan Coleman
May 4, 2026

She was a fixture of '90s TV, and a trailblazer at that. And then, suddenly, she was gone.

Lark Voorhies captured hearts portraying fashion-obsessed teen Lisa Turtle across the series run of "Saved by the Bell". She even appeared on "Good Morning, Miss Bliss", the single-season forerunner of the classic high school sitcom, alongside future Bell stars Dustin Diamond and Mark-Paul Gosselaar.

Voorhies' career blossomed after "Saved by the Bell" wrapped in 1993. She proved she was more than Lisa Turtle, snagging roles on series like "Martin", "The Bold and the Beautiful", and "The Parkers". But after the turn of the millennium, she seemed to vanish from the spotlight, and when she did appear, her erratic way of speaking startled fans.

The actress gives a rare interview in "After the Bell," a new look at the dark side of the sunny sitcom, and the latest episode of the Investigation Discovery network's Hollywood Demons docuseries, which premieres Monday.

More than three decades out from the end of "Saved by the Bell", Voorhies opens up about the sitcom's highs and lows, her ensuing journey, and Diamond's 2021 death.

Voorhies is largely positive when reminiscing on her five years as Lisa Turtle — six if you count her time on "Miss Bliss".

"It was the best feeling in the world. The best," she says. "It is great to bring life to these characters, and when you know you've hit that character, there's nothing like that rush in the world. Because you can see the boom it's going to bring to everyone else in the audience."

Voorhies shouts out one of the handful of spinoff movies that were produced after the series finale, Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style, as a particular highlight.

"We got to splash each other, ride bicycles, get bit by mosquitos, and naturally we're in Hawaii, so we had a great time."

She also names the "Saved by the Bell" episode "The Mall" as a personal favorite: "We go to cut loose. We had all these sets, we had a theater, we were hiding in a tent, we had all these storylines at once."

Though Voorhies herself doesn't engage in discussion on the topic, "After the Bell" dives into the troubling behavior she displayed as the 2000s rolled into the 2010s and her public appearances became more scarce.

When she was initially not asked to participate in the revival series in 2020 (she ultimately did appear in one episode), Voorhies admitted to feeling "a bit slighted and hurt" but understood the impact of a "puzzling disorder" on her ability to participate.

Voorhies was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2015. Lark's mother, Tricia Voorhies, shares on "After the Bell" that Lark's "father had indicators of things," detailing "anger fits" that Lark reported witnessing after the couple separated.

"After the Bell" also delves into the troubles that Diamond encountered after the series and its spinoff "The College Years". The actor faced various legal and personal obstacles to maintaining a career in the entertainment industry, and in 2021, died at 44 after a private battle with cancer.

"Yeah, he died of cancer, and that hurt. When Dustin died, we still carried it on… and we all got to celebrate him. I'm glad we got that on footage, because he matters."

https://ew.com/lark-voorhies-rare-in...death-11965682

TMC · 05-04-2026, 10:16 PM

‘Saved by the Bell’ star Lark Voorhies had a ‘psycho’ fan who would ‘kill anybody’ in the way

Lark Voorhies’ mother, Tricia, recently revealed that the Saved by the Bell star was targeted by an obsessed, "psycho" fan who sent numerous dark and threatening letters during the show's original run. According to Tricia, the situation was so severe that she was afraid to let Lark answer the door at their home.

JO Sweet Heart · 05-06-2026, 09:59 PM

I can't picture anyone else giving us Screech compared to Dustin.

God bless you and everyone who loves him always!!!

Holly (a girl who forever misses him)

05-04-2026, 07:23 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Lark Voorhies Gives Rare Interview on "Saved by the Bell" and Dustin Diamond's Death *"Saved by the Bell" Star Lark Voorhies Gives Rare Interview about Sitcom and Dustin Diamond's Death* by Ryan Coleman May 4, 2026 She was a fixture of '90s TV, and a trailblazer at that. And then, suddenly, she was gone. Lark Voorhies captured hearts portraying fashion-obsessed teen Lisa Turtle across the series run of "Saved by the Bell". She even appeared on "Good Morning, Miss Bliss", the single-season forerunner of the classic high school sitcom, alongside future Bell stars Dustin Diamond and Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Voorhies' career blossomed after "Saved by the Bell" wrapped in 1993. She proved she was more than Lisa Turtle, snagging roles on series like "Martin", "The Bold and the Beautiful", and "The Parkers". But after the turn of the millennium, she seemed to vanish from the spotlight, and when she did appear, her erratic way of speaking startled fans. The actress gives a rare interview in "After the Bell," a new look at the dark side of the sunny sitcom, and the latest episode of the Investigation Discovery network's Hollywood Demons docuseries, which premieres Monday. More than three decades out from the end of "Saved by the Bell", Voorhies opens up about the sitcom's highs and lows, her ensuing journey, and Diamond's 2021 death. Voorhies is largely positive when reminiscing on her five years as Lisa Turtle — six if you count her time on "Miss Bliss". "It was the best feeling in the world. The best," she says. "It is great to bring life to these characters, and when you know you've hit that character, there's nothing like that rush in the world. Because you can see the boom it's going to bring to everyone else in the audience." Voorhies shouts out one of the handful of spinoff movies that were produced after the series finale, Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style, as a particular highlight. "We got to splash each other, ride bicycles, get bit by mosquitos, and naturally we're in Hawaii, so we had a great time." She also names the "Saved by the Bell" episode "The Mall" as a personal favorite: "We go to cut loose. We had all these sets, we had a theater, we were hiding in a tent, we had all these storylines at once." Though Voorhies herself doesn't engage in discussion on the topic, "After the Bell" dives into the troubling behavior she displayed as the 2000s rolled into the 2010s and her public appearances became more scarce. When she was initially not asked to participate in the revival series in 2020 (she ultimately did appear in one episode), Voorhies admitted to feeling "a bit slighted and hurt" but understood the impact of a "puzzling disorder" on her ability to participate. Voorhies was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2015. Lark's mother, Tricia Voorhies, shares on "After the Bell" that Lark's "father had indicators of things," detailing "anger fits" that Lark reported witnessing after the couple separated. "After the Bell" also delves into the troubles that Diamond encountered after the series and its spinoff "The College Years". The actor faced various legal and personal obstacles to maintaining a career in the entertainment industry, and in 2021, died at 44 after a private battle with cancer. "Yeah, he died of cancer, and that hurt. When Dustin died, we still carried it on… and we all got to celebrate him. I'm glad we got that on footage, because he matters." https://ew.com/lark-voorhies-rare-in...death-11965682

05-06-2026, 09:59 PM	#3
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,821	I can't picture anyone else giving us Screech compared to Dustin. God bless you and everyone who loves him always!!! Holly (a girl who forever misses him)
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05-04-2026, 10:16 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,387	‘Saved by the Bell’ star Lark Voorhies had a ‘psycho’ fan who would ‘kill anybody’ in the way Lark Voorhies’ mother, Tricia, recently revealed that the Saved by the Bell star was targeted by an obsessed, "psycho" fan who sent numerous dark and threatening letters during the show's original run. According to Tricia, the situation was so severe that she was afraid to let Lark answer the door at their home.