Variety
By Eli Countryman
February 1, 2021
Dustin Diamond, known for playing Samuel “Screech” Powers on the hit sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” died on Monday morning due to carcinoma. He was 44.
The actor was diagnosed with the cancer and hospitalized just 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,” his reps said. “Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful.”
Diamond got his first official acting credits for small roles in the TV movie “Yogi’s Great Escape” and an episode of “It’s a Living” in 1987, but came into his breakout role just one year later. Cast in “Good Morning, Miss Bliss,” the actor portrayed Screech for 13 episodes. The show would go on to be the basis for “Saved by the Bell,” which Diamond acted in until 1992.
As his character aged out of high school, Diamond continued to reprise his role for the franchise in various spinoffs, including “Saved by the Bell: The College Years” and “Saved by the Bell: The New Class,” the latter of which he starred in for about six years.
The star also appeared as himself in a variety of shows and films following his stint as Screech, among these being “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star” and “Four Corners Road.” He also wrote a memoir about his time with the “Saved by the Bell” franchise. Titled “Behind the Bell,” the book recounts alleged controversies related to cast members, including Diamond himself.
Diamond was married to Jennifer Misner from 2009 until their separation in 2013.
Diamond appeared on “Celebrity Big Brother” in 2013 and performed in the now-disbanded music group, Salty the Pocketknife.
DIAMOND, Dustin (Dustin Neil Diamond)
Born: 1/7/1977, San Jose, California, U.S.A.
Died: 2/1/2021, Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.A.
Dustin Diamond’s western – actor:
Big Money Rustlas – 2010 (man in outhouse)
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