Dustin Diamond's Death: Remembering Screech & 'Saved By The Bell'

How could the lovable geek from Bayside High be gone so soon? Dustin Diamond, the actor forever etched in our memories as Samuel "Screech" Powers from the iconic 1990s sitcom Saved by the Bell, tragically passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, after a swift and devastating battle with cancer. The news sent shockwaves through Hollywood and the hearts of millions who grew up watching Screech's antics unfold on screen.

Diamond's death, at the young age of 44, came just weeks after he received a stage four lung cancer diagnosis. He was hospitalized in Florida in January 2021, and his team later disclosed the heartbreaking news of his illness. Despite never being a smoker, the aggressive nature of the carcinoma quickly took its toll. News of Dustin Diamonds passing was confirmed by his manager, Roger Paul. The world mourned the loss of a comedic talent whose portrayal of Screech brought laughter and joy to countless viewers. Dustin Diamond began his acting career as a child, but it was his role on Saved by the Bell that catapulted him to fame, solidifying his place in pop culture history. For many, Dustin Diamond was Screech, and Screech wasSaved by the Bell.

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