Dustin Diamond, best known for his lovable character “Screech” on the hit NBC sitcom, “Saved by the Bell” — has died. He was 44.
A rep for Dustin tells TMZ the actor died Monday morning after undergoing chemotherapy treatment for stage 4 lung cancer.
His condition deteriorated as the cancer metastasized from his lung to another part of his body. He was admitted to hospice care, and his dad was by his side when he passed away peacefully.
Dustin was initially hospitalized in Florida in January after experiencing pain all over his body. He was eventually diagnosed with cancer.
Dustin wasn’t recast for the reboot of Saved by the Bell on NBC. Back in January 2020, he told TMZ he wasn’t asked to sign up for the new project. He said he didn’t know why but he argued for Screech’s rightful spot among the cast.
Dustin would appear in other roles, including as the groom in 98 Degrees’ music video for their 1999 hit track, “I Do (Cherish You).”
He also appeared in 2 episodes of “The Wonder Years.” He became infamous for directing his own sex tape in 2006 but later admitted to Oprah Winfrey that he used a body double.
