Saved By The Bell cast pay tribute to Dustin Diamond
Dustin Diamond, best known for playing Samuel "Screech" Powers in Saved By The Bell, has sadly passed away.
His former SBTB co-stars have been paying tribute to him online.
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The 44-year-old's passing comes less than a month after he was diagnosed with stage four cancer.
In a statement quote by E!, his rep said, '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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Tributes
The tributes have been pouring in for the late actor.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar, who played Zack Morris in the show, said, 'I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dustin Diamond, a true comedic genius.'
'My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Looking back at our time working together, I will miss those raw, brilliant sparks that only he was able to produce. A pie in your face, my comrade.'
Deeply smrade.
— Mark-Paul Gosselaar (@MPG) February 1, 2021
Mario Lopez, who played A.C. Slater, tweeted, 'Dustin, you will be missed my man.'
'The fragility of this life is something never to be taken for granted.'
'Prayers for your family will continue on...'
Dustn... pic.twitter.com/BnxY9XgN5g
— Mario Lopez (@mariolopezviva) February 1, 2021
Tiffani Thiessen, who played Kelly Kapowski, tweeted, 'I am deeply saddened by I the news of my old co-star @realdustindiamond passing.'
'Life is extremely fragile and it’s something we should never take for granted. God speed Dustin.'
I a. 💔 https://t.co/r3NVsWK2K4
— Tiffani Thiessen (@TiffaniThiessen) February 1, 2021
'My 1st onscreen love...'
Tori Spelling, who played Violet Bickerstaff, wrote, 'My 1st onscreen love Dustin Diamond got his Angel wings today...'
'Before there was David and Donna there was Screech and Violet. Dustin was my first on-screen kiss.'
'He welcomed me with open arms onto the set of Saved By the Bell.'
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'As one can imagine being the newbie on a hit show was overwhelming for a 14-year-old girl.'
'He not only showed me around but made sure I was always ok. Such a young gentleman.'
'He was kind, smart, and always making everyone laugh. He was a great scene partner.'
Tori continued, 'He was a really good guy.'
'I’m sad after the show we never had much contact aside from occasionally running into each other at events.'
'I’m glad he’s out of pain. He’s an icon to me professionally and personally. RIP Samuel love, your Violet,' she finished.
We're sending all our love to Dustin's family and friends right now.
