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
Dustin Diamond, the actor best known for portraying Screech on
Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 44. Diamond was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in January.
Diamond’s rep confirmed the news in a statement:
“We are saddened to confirm of Dustin Diamond’s passing on Monday, February 1st, 2021 due to carcinoma. He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago. 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. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful.”
February 2, 2021
Dustin Diamond, the actor best known for portraying Screech on
Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 44. Diamond was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in January.
Diamond’s rep confirmed the news in a statement:
“We are saddened to confirm of Dustin Diamond’s passing on Monday, February 1st, 2021 due to carcinoma. He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago. 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. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful.”
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Dustin Diamond in 2011. He died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma at the age of 44.
Carl Kurlander
This 1994 photo shows Dustin Diamond, in character as Screech from “Saved by the Bell,” with Carl Kurlander, who was a writer for the show.
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This image released by NBC shows actor Dustin Diamond as Samuel Powers, better known as Screech” from the 1990’s series “Saved by the Bell.” Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma, according to his representative.
NBCU Photo Bank via AP
This 1992 image released by NBC shows actor Dustin Diamond as Samuel Powers, better known as Screech” from the series “Saved by the Bell.” Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma, according to his representative.
Dustin Diamond, the actor best known for portraying Screech on
Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 44. Diamond was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in January.
Diamond’s rep confirmed the news in a statement:
“We are saddened to confirm of Dustin Diamond’s passing on Monday, February 1st, 2021 due to carcinoma. He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago. 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. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful.”