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Despite his cancer battle, “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond maintained a positive attitude in the weeks leading up to his death.
Diamond’s manager Roger Paul told People magazine, “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. Dustin tried to be as positive as he could throughout everything that s who he was but he was scared.
“He didn t want to die,” Paul emphasized.
According to Paul, Diamond’s girlfriend Tash Jules was by his side when he passed.
Dustin Diamond s devastated girlfriend by his side in final hours before death
Dustin Diamond s girlfriend Tash Jules stayed by his side until he died, the late star s agent has revealed. The Saved By The Bell actor died aged 44 after being diagnosed with cancer
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This comes after Diamond, known for his character Screech from the show from when he was 10-years-old to when he was 23-years-old, was hospitalized earlier in January. A message on his Facebook page read, âAt 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. At the time, several of his fans and co-stars wished him well on social media. However, after his death, tributes have poured in for him. Mario Lopez on Instagram said, âDustin, 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. Later, during the February 1 episode of Access Hollywood, Lopez added: âHe was like a little brother to me. We always remained in contact over the years, and 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 optimistic.â
Dustin Diamond died on Monday aged 44 - just three weeks after being diagnosed with cancer
Diamond was diagnosed with stage 4 small-cell lung carcinoma last month
The actor reportedly had a large lump on his neck and was hesitant about having it seen by a doctor for fear of attracting public attention
His girlfriend, Tash Jules, eventually persuaded Diamond to go to hospital to have the lump inspected; she was by his side when he died on Monday
According to a pal, Diamond is set to be cremated and did not want a headstone because he was afraid it would be vandalized