Actor Dustin Diamond, best known for playing ‘Screech’ in Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 44 following a short battle with cancer.
The star, who won legions of fans for his portrayal of Samuel 'Screech' Powers in the hit sitcom, was confirmed to have stage four small cell carcinoma in January.
Today a representative for the actor revealed he has passed away.
The representative confirmed the news to TMZ, who also reported his girlfriend was by his side at the time of his death.
Dustin’s condition greatly declined over the past week, and he was taken off breathing machines in an attempt to get him to hospice care.