Dustin Diamond Dead at 44: ‘Saved by the Bell’ Alum Dies After Cancer Battle

usmagazine.com:

Rest in peace. Dustin Diamond, known for his role as Screech in Saved by the Bell, died on Monday, February 1, after battling stage IV small cell carcinoma.

He was 44.“We are saddened to confirm 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,” Diamond’s rep, Roger Paul, confirmed to Us Weekly on Monday, mourning the actor who had become “a part of our family and friend circle.”The statement continued: