'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond dies at age 44

Dustin Diamond, who played the role of Screech on the popular 1990s high school comedy "Saved by the Bell," died Monday after a recent cancer diagnosis, according to Diamond's manager, Roger Paul.
He was 44.
Diamond first shared news of his cancer diagnosis last month.
At the time, his manager said his client's health was "serious" and that Diamond was undergoing further testing at a Florida hospital. He underwent his first round of chemotherapy days later.
An actor and stand-up comedian, Diamond found fame playing Samuel "Screech" Powers for more than a decade on the "Saved by the Bell" franchise.
The teen series was recently reimagined by the Peacock streaming service with some of the original stars, though not Diamond.
He stirred controversy with his 2009 book "Behind the Bell," in which Diamond shared backstage stories about shooting the series with some of his accounts being less than flattering to his costars.
He also faced some legal troubles, serving three months in jail for stabbing a man during a 2014 altercation at a bar in Wisconsin.
The actor has appeared in a number of reality shows over the years, including "Celebrity Fit Club," "Celebrity Boxing 2" and "Celebrity Championship Wrestling." In 2018, he appeared as his "Saved by the Bell" character in the Funny or Die series, "Zack Morris Is Trash."
#CNN #News

[@dchoney9435]

When I die, I hope CNN doesn’t get wind of it. Damn, straight ruthless.

[@EricaShady10171972]

Mmm..but you gotta be famous first. Be nice to those around you so that they will not talk I'll of you

[@azncrombie4u]

Too late, they will remember this comment and report it later 😏

[@c.tabasco7309]

Not many will probably care.

[@hadleypleasanton8346]

And they didn’t even mention the unnecessarily brutal beating he gave Ron Palillo (Horshack) in a celebrity boxing match. It was sickening to watch.

[@biggils8894]

Must have been a right wing trump supporter. The left are absolutely ruthless/ criminal

[@furlycee]

I feel like if he were alive and heard this summary of his life, he'd be devastated. Kind of a depressing way to summarize his life. Rest in peace, man.

[@redwine641]

If you can find the season he was on celebrity fit club and loolk at the whole season I think you would change your mind , never the less may he rest in peace .

[@marcoparada6652]

He was used to it.

[@chefjames3361]

He was quite aware of his reality tv star lifestyle.

[@perryegolson833]

But it IS the summary of his life. Hey look, it wasn’t all bad. He did some stand up comedy, he made a few bad choices, I mean it is what it is. You can feel free to hang on the good memories you had of him. I will always remember him fondly from his Saved By the Bell years as I’m sure most people will. I don’t think they threw him under the bus here at all.

[@salvagemonster3612]

Ehh. It was his life and he made his choices. You do dumb things. Well it will always haunt you.

[@alejandroz5730]

Holy crap, what a hostile tribute to a man who struggled throughout his life. Would you like to take a swing at his casket too?

[@songodan45]

Seriously! What in the world... I was so confused. Shame on them!

[@naturalbeauty_abena1230]

Couldn't agree more.

[@jenmck8146]

No kidding. We get it, the guy wasn't a saint and sounds like he made some bad choices, but they just went on...and on...and on...

[@patcom7085]

Smh

[@johnnyace2287]

Really shit done; CNN.

[@alphahombre9501]

Beloved actor dies. Let’s revisit his biggest regrets and mistakes including his fake sex tape and his 3 months of jail time

[@vincepurpura8905]

People love dirt. (Don't ask me why, haven't got a clue.)

[@CraigDurango]

and don't forget the fake "tell-all" book he released that unfairly damaged the reputations of his co-workers..

[@Xarai]

Jailtime misdemeanor FOR FUCKING TRYING TO KILL SOMEONE.. ya fucking. With me right?

[@MichaelWaisJr]

THREE MONTHS???!!!! 😂😂😂 Oooo that’s a bad hombre right there!

[@MichaelWaisJr]

@@XaraiHe’s a celebrity. Whattya gonna do? 🤷‍♂️

[@seanharper5468]

He passed. Is highlighting his mishaps at a time like this necessary? Nobody is perfect R.I.P

[@nategibbons172]

@@PrinziComedy_ Stop pimping your channel

[@robertrussell7057]

What on earth would you expect from CNN? How can you be in the least bit shocked this is how they would cover him?

[@Zman44444]

Fr. It’s a lotta fucked up. Like if I died? Yeah. There is stuff I’ve done wrong, there have been lies told. It’s what’s called bein human. Don’t bring it all up.. And unless you’re truly a despicable monster.. like nah. Chill. Make amends with whoever, if possible. Death means that person ain’t coming back. And some shit needs to stay with them... let it be.

[@greyjackal7221]

It's CNN. They've been short on Class for years. This is jus another video getting a Thumbs Down for their usual $hitty approach to reporting.

[@lovesgibson]

That’s the world we live in now. “Cancel” everybody. “Expose” everybody for everything they’ve ever done. Be hypocrites and act as if we’ve never done anything wrong ourselves. Have no compassion for others or forgiveness. Cruel world. Worst than a video game. Never allowed to mess up even once.

[@sgame82]

The guy dies and they tell us everything he did wrong in life smh.

[@ambassadoroftruth99]

That's what CNN does regardless of the topic.

[@corywilson5434]

That’s how it is, they build you up then tare you down

[@Deniseeee84]

Exactly shame on these people!

[@reincarnationismybelief6224]

Y'all also realize they only bring up celebrities or people who had an big impact on the world only when they die? Sad world

[@thezenkibo]

I’ve been hearing about him being a bit of a nut job for years now.

[@shonbethea9854]

Why focus on all his problems could’ve just focused more on the positive or kept it short and sweet

[@KL-zt6jx]

I agree with you. All this shaming isn't needed when someone is dead.

[@durapoker]

They do it to everyone.....did it to Kobe after both him and his daughter died together.

[@Brando90198]

Cause that’s what the news reports majority of the time. Bad brings ratings not good.

[@reincarnationismybelief6224]

The news are made to talk about the negative..that's how they make their bucks..nd also thats all people like to hear now days

[@jasonito23]

@Shon, but if they did that, it would be fake news. They just kept it real.

[@brandondavis1155]

He had struggles, but who doesn't? This was a very poorly executed piece on the man's life. RIP man

[@mobutter2879]

They are talking about him like a black man..

[@cocopebbles7713]

Its soo sad how the rest of the cast treated Lark & Dustin.

[@themaestro3034]

He seemed to go thru the full gamut that defines a ‘has-been’: the ‘unauthorized’ sex tape, a drug conviction, a tell-all slandering colleagues, bankruptcy… nobody wants to piss on a grave, but all these “struggles” were due to his own creation.

[@mrhellotherehowareu1384]

@@cocopebbles7713 from what I understand Mario and Dustin are friends and keep up with each other. However they were forced to work together and maybe they just didn’t like each other like any sort of work situation. Do you keep up with people from your previous job? Do you dislike anyone or at least just friendly towards them only because you work together but otherwise not interested in any sort of contact outside of what your job requires?

[@cocopebbles7713]

@@mrhellotherehowareu1384 I have no hate in my heart. I can't dislike others, but love them. Regardless, if we work together or not. In public gathering, if I will think of hanging out with some of the co-workers, "friends", or even more "reunions years after, when not working together, once I/we decide to hang out with only some of the "friends/co-workers & decide to ignore the other 1/2, then I'm the one with the problem. Not fair, sad & says a lot of my personality. Regardless, if that person has a problem or not, I will rather help/support them (in this case, as a public figure), somehow. Simply messed up. Not cool.

[@alison4316]

Showing his, as he himself said, "biggest regrets" doesn't seem to be the best way to honor him, CNN. Very insensitive and just plain rude.

[@jaymorgan8013]

Honour him? Why would they want to. Just report his death.

[@angelpaige1500]

CNN is garbage with their fake news

[@alison4316]

@@jaymorgan8013 why would they want to? He played a lovable character lots of us grew up with.

[@simoncook1885]

@@angelpaige1500 which bit was fake?

[@angelpaige1500]

@@simoncook1885 everything that comes out their mouth is a lie

[@JohnEboyee]

My goodness CNN. That was the most brutal eulogy I've ever heard.

[@tfaddict8254]

told no lies though

[@RichieD_21]

@@tfaddict8254 all cnn does is lie

[@justinduran1]

Uh not too many great things to say about the guy tbh

[@VA-gu1jq]

@@RichieD_21 You sound like a child..

[@tee4222]

No kidding.. I feel like you should at least wait a couple months and drop this stuff in a memoir or documentary or something

[@randomdude189]

Being a child star is hell especially when you were the butt of every single joke. Regardless of any poor decisions he made later in life I’m grateful for the countless laughs he provided on that show. This was a shock.

[@fightsforrights]

He never was the star of the show, his character never got a break. I am sad this happen to him on top of the show made him look like an unloveable geek.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@fightsforrights never the star of the show ? He made the show funny and was kind the focal point and he had a ton of personal problems. So tragedy

[@dboymax1]

@@lexkanyima2195 He basically got forced into the comic role and probably got.typecast when it came to further roles...

[@TRJ2241987]

The show originally was intended to revolve around Zack and Screech equally, and his character was not nearly as over the top originally, he was just a shy, normal little boy at first. Over time the writers and producers of the show completely flanderized the character making him zany and over the top, with a fake squeaky voice. It was hard for Dustin Diamond to have to portray that character, he basically had no chance at moving on to anything else. For a long time, the show in general was damaging to all of their careers.

[@peacheskong2245]

@@TRJ2241987 It's really awful and cruel how the cast mates treated him over the years, with such disdain. I wonder what 'fake' heartfelt tweets and insta posts they're going to put out. I say fake, because when he apologized for his actions they paid him dust. Even after all these years...man was hurt.

[@FloresRecords]

CNN a human being just died, a family is grieving and a whole generation lost an iconic TV character and this is how you honor his memory? We all make mistakes in life. It was not the time. Shame on you

[@irieite9666]

I felt the same way until 1:38 "Sorry if you misunderstood when i called you all junkies and scumbags and sex addicts" Misunderstandings? What kind of apology is that?

[@lorianderson1733]

People simply are heartless hurtful and I'd like to believe they just simply don't understand may God have mercy on The souls of people that can't respect others that have lost a loved one and are grieving I am genuinely sorry that you lost your son brother uncle etc many blessings

[@lorianderson1733]

Fly with the Angels Dustin

[@rhdtv2002]

It's CNN..garbage

[@ddoubleu170]

I was so dismayed when I heard the news of his cancer diagnosis and was hoping for remission. 😓🙏🏾 May Dustin rest in so much peace.

[@PrinziComedy_]

lovely Comment 💕 Pls see my series as well 😢 ....... .......👍 🙏

[@BlessedBeJESUSCHRIST]

Not without Christ

[@drewpeesack82]

@@michaelsnydermusic I agree, no one makes it to heaven without Christ

[@MrMJmusicLover]

From stage 4? By that time, it's an infestation of cancer throughout the body. Any treatment would have been pointless.

Trumps fault

[@Scotto6977]

Damn I’m surprised they didn’t talk about him wetting his bed as a child on top of everything else. CNN just shitted all over his barely cold body. RIP Dustin and thank you for all the laughs you gave me and my siblings when we were children

[@Xarai]

Yeah ppl like u let ritenhouse go free for murder dsnt surprise me you are defending this man for attempted murder via stabbing

[@Scotto6977]

@@Xarai I’m as left as you can get but unreasonable leftists like yourself is why people are sick and tired of the wokeness plaguing this world. As hard as this might be for you to believe,no ones perfect. And if you just followed that Kyle kids trial a little bit,you would know the right verdict was reached.

[@d-rexroars3621]

This is extremely fucked up we literally just found out that he passed away an hour ago and you guys felt like this was the perfect opportunity to air out his dirty laundry CNN you need to do better. Y’all are worst then tmz Dustin you will be missed RIP

[@aleesharenea8565]

ikr so Disrespectful 😐 they should have at least said positive things.

[@roshaimoore]

Yeah I didn't like the way they did that!!

[@ashleythompson6520]

Maybe CNN doesn't like the guy..Either way this was disrespectful. CNN for many years gotten trashy garbage tabloid.

[@jasonfreland7165]

Not a tribute to what he gave to a generation of young people. His memory deserves much better.

[@electricsolution6294]

Damn y'all are grimy The Man passed away and y'all bring up all his sins. Shame CNN shame

[@gunnyoorah1846]

NAZISM IS THE RULE OF THE DEMONCRACKS/GOPTRATORS/FACISM/COMM[/SOCIALISM IS THE RULES OF THE CCP and their Dominion AI Master/fake news...FBI/CIA/NSA/FEMA New Death camps/THE CONGRESS/THE SENATE LIES/DO NOT BELIEVE THE FAKE/ STAND BY ... WE THE FEW GOT THIS // WE BELIEVE IN G'D HIS WORD RULES ALL . THEY ARE AFFAID ....YEAAAAAA QQQRAH

[@fandangobrandango7864]

@@gunnyoorah1846 jeez, it's true, you lot have been radicalised 😂

[@KettiexD]

@@gunnyoorah1846 huh???????????????????

[@taralyamcdonough87]

They didn’t need to mention every mistake in his life. RIP

[@wadestanton]

Islam considers doing such a thing a sin.

[@ccjohncc1]

@@wadestanton So do Christians

[@Danielson1818]

@@wadestanton No offense, but are we supposed to follow everything Islam does? I agree this isn't the time for it, but still not the best example.

[@wadestanton]

@@ccjohncc1 This video doesn't prove it.

[@wadestanton]

@@Danielson1818 Why do you ask?

[@thereason2258]

I literally grew up to Saved by the Bell. R.I.P. Dustin 🙏

[@PrinziComedy_]

lovely Comment 💕 Pls see my series as well 😢😒😒😒 ....... .......👍 🙏

[@spignetti]

Literally???? really???

[@luismurillo281]

Me too

[@justacinnamonbun8658]

So did I, after school, it was on around 3:30-ish EST, would sit with a glass of milk and a Choco Bliss (anyone remember those?) and watch the show, then jump on my homework.

[@taytayrazors9033]

Me too

[@DivisionJay]

Imagine having your entire life summed up in a two minute segment. I have nothing but fond childhood memories watching Saved By The Bell every Saturday morning. RIP Dustin

[@marcusjones298]

Terrible how they did that but he was a good actor

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*Most of our lives could be summed up in half the time by TV news standards.*

[@itypethetruthnobshere8975]

the majority of people lives on this planet can be summed up in 10 secs

[@Dan-di9jd]

Most people will.

[@TralfazConstruction]

I watch three hours of Saved By the Bell every Sunday morning on MeTV while fondly recalling Dustin Diamond's priceless contribution to the show. Back when this show was a sensation, I caught a few episodes with my daughter. The memories come flooding back on Sundays when it's the '90s again for a little while. So long, Dustin Diamond, we hardly knew ye.

[@tefaclark]

This literally made me cry, so sad that he had so many issues later in life.

[@claricelyles8398]

Hopefully he's at peace now❤

[@justacinnamonbun8658]

Damn I didn't know we were almost the same age, I'm 42. 44 is so young to go. I know he didn't have the best acting career after SBTB. You think it was because he played the hyper-nerd that he had a hard time finding roles??

[@anonymouslyanonymous9057]

Same 😢

[@lensuber919]

He's in a better place now.

[@EskenRock]

Hey kid. Don't do drugs.

[@ketnaa]

so that's how you cover someone's passing? Class acts.

[@drlatashastokes1679]

we just lost a star, may his soul rest in peace, anyways how are you doing amid this pandemic ?

[@gunnyoorah1846]

NAZISM IS THE RULE OF THE DEMONCRACKS/GOPTRATORS/FACISM/COMM[/SOCIALISM IS THE RULES OF THE CCP and their Dominion AI Master/fake news...FBI/CIA/NSA/FEMA New Death camps/THE CONGRESS/THE SENATE LIES/DO NOT BELIEVE THE FAKE/ STAND BY ... WE THE FEW GOT THIS // WE BELIEVE IN G'D HIS WORD RULES ALL . THEY ARE AFFAID ....YEAAAAAA QQQRAH

[@davidmorales5718]

@@gunnyoorah1846 dude, did your dog eat your schizo meds?

[@timmyboy2495]

@@davidmorales5718 Just a marine corps idiot. Dime a dozen!!

[@steveb796]

They reported his life. Stfu.

[@MrDwigz]

10 seconds spent on his cancer and the rest spent tearing the man apart

[@robd1329]

Sad but true...they didnt talk about his cancer..just his downfalls!

[@the4thhorseman840]

@@robd1329 That is strange that they didn't mention how he passed. But as we saw in Chadwick Boseman case sometimes early diagnoses doesn't always save people.

[@robd1329]

@@the4thhorseman840 depends on what cancer a person gets. I was so sad when Patrick Swayze had pancreatic cancer

[@lenore8767]

Was just reading some comments to see if anyone said anything about what type of cancer... rip, man.

[@morganjanelle4282]

@@lenore8767 Dustin had stage 4 _lung_ cancer. RIP Dustin 😢🕊️

[@painterken2542]

When news is reported in this way... makes me think...I should probably get news from somewhere else..

[@salex9482]

Condolences and prayers to his family, may he rest in peace.

[@ForumLight]

Unfortunately for everyone, "resting in peace" is one of the greatest lies of the devil. I know nothing about Dustin's beliefs, so I'm not speaking about him, but we will either be with God for eternity, or we will not be resting in peace - we'll be answering for a lifetime of sinning and refusing God/ Jesus Christ's offer to forgive and forget, not through a religion, but through Jesus Christ. I implore people to re-read the gospels yet again and forget what anyone or any religion says - religions deceive as much as those who openly reject God - it's about a person not a religion: Jesus Christ. It's about eternity, not about this life here and then it's over as you "rest in peace". God offers peace here no matter your circumstances as you're now living for the truth of God and the eternal life He offers whosoever will. *_"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil."_* John 3 : 16-19 *_"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."_* Ephesians 2 : 8-9 God offers eternal life as a free gift if we but humble ourselves before Him, admit our guilt and seek His righteousness, not our own.

[@morethanmeetstheeye1355]

Oh, y’all are so ridiculous . No one cares which higher power you lay a name on. It’s all between he and his. I agree this piece was disrespectful to both he and his family. You laying blame and calling each other’s belief systems as Good or Bad is the great facade. Everyone will claim to have a loving, benevolent and peaceful higher power; then have wars to kill one another to prove it. Let it be enough to send thoughts of peace and calm to his loved ones. Sheesh.

[@ForumLight]

@@morethanmeetstheeye1355 Hello. If God exists then it does matter if we reject Him and follow after a false god or a false philosophy, and it would be cruel if people did not point it out. Everyone can claim what they want, but what matters is what God says, not what I or anyone else claims. Although it will not make anyone believe, these are things that prove God/ Jesus Christ is real, that the Bible is divinely inspired, and that we will be without excuse when we face Him to give account for our lifetime of breaking His laws *AND* refusing to be forgiven for it: The Bible is the only 'religious' book that dares to make prophecies, almost 2,000 that have come true after the fact of them being written down, even up to thousands of years later, proving its divine origin. Easily searchable. Although it is not a science textbook, there are dozens of facts about reality in the Bible that scientists didn't and couldn't figure out until hundreds and thousands of years later, also proving its divine origin. Easily searchable. All religious texts were written in one lifetime by one person - the Bible was written over 1,500 years through 40 people and reads as one mind. The grave of all false religions' prophets has their bones - the grave of Christ is empty - although they're desperately trying to find it to try discrediting Christianity. You can_kill thousands in the name of a false religion like islam, and people of that country will bend over backwards to help you build a church where you did it. You dare mention Christ, hand out a tract, and you're met with the utmost hatred. As Jesus said: John 15.18-19 *"[Jesus said]If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you."* People who profess faith in Christ have major changes instantly from the inside out that they were unable to overcome over a lifetime. Even information and instructions are proof of an intelligence that created it. It's observable, repeatable, verifiable fact that information and instructions only comes from intelligence. DNA makes our most advanced computer programs look like a joke - instructions and information on how to build organic machines. let alone a mechanism that can decode these instructions and do what they say to actually build the organic machines with eyes to see, ears to hear, brains to think, hearts to pump blood, blood to be pumped, reproductive systems, immune systems, skeletal systems and so much more. It won't really make people believe who need to reject the truth of God, but we know all we need to know - but the world seeks to keep us blind to the truth of God. When we face Him, it won't work to say "well how was I supposed to know?" We know all we need to know and will be without excuse when we face God. Please think again - it doesn't matter what false claims the entire world makes up - when they face God it won't matter.

[@Knightphall]

Well damn. I can see CNN doing this to me when I die: "He had really bad breath in high school"

[@tommypickles1587]

You are sooooo silly. TOO FUNNY. Your comment should go viral. ONE TRILLION LIKES. I can't stop laughing

[@brahmabkitty03]

She flipped off friends who were heckling her during a band halftime show while her dad was in the crowd

[@nataliet.9403]

😂 omg I'm dying!

[@Knightphall]

@@nataliet.9403 Hey, I was young and lazy at the time LOL

[@Xarai]

Soo did you try to unalive someone? Bc thats wat you are defending atm

[@timothykearns2232]

"Don't speak ill of the dead". Words to 'live' by......RIP, Dustin.

[@bliglum]

This is CNN, they're progressive. Ignoring tradition in the name of subversion of expectations.

[@petemercurio8638]

Not when he just died, all corporate news is disgusting. RIP

[@drlatashastokes1679]

You are right, we just lost a star, may his soul rest in peace, anyways how are you doing amid this pandemic ?

[@bliglum]

@@petemercurio8638 Also, not when there's a political agenda to push. And right now, the agenda is white man bad.. Dustin Diamond was a "rich and famous" white male, thus, they must tear him down, like so many other institutions during the CNN endorsed BLM race riots for example.. However, for contrast, observe their coverage of Chadwick Boseman's similarly sudden cancer related death. Nothing but good things to say. A stark contrast indeed. I'd say CNN even goes beyond political bias at this point. It's bordering on racist propaganda.

[@EricaShady10171972]

@@bliglum you are white man? You bad.

[@tonika7543]

Life is so fragile, it just comes to show that our time here on earth is extremely short. Live and love every moment of your life while you’re here, and never take it for granted.

[@adalmandol5340]

Ok dr Phil

[@frankrodriguezit]

🙏🏽

[@HD4ME33]

I chose to remember him as one of my favorite characters growing up...long live screech!!! Whos with me?

[@deandreray3500]

Sad that he apologized to his cast mates a few years back and they weren’t trying to hear it only Mario was cool with him. RIP Dustin

[@mkleejr34]

Lark was cool with him at the end.

[@orlyio]

Would you forgive someone that told lies about you?

[@carlingas666]

It’s hard to forgive when one fabricates lies. He wasn’t an ethical person. Was it karma?

[@hylogibbon]

They had no reason to forgive him. Even in his "apology", he says they were "misunderstandings", despite them being 100% fabricated lies. Even his apology he was not taking responsibility.

[@carlingas666]

@@hylogibbon exactly. Saying “misunderstanding” when he clearly was at fault is cynical.

[@BReWeDKnOwLeDGe]

That was so disrespectful in my opinion. I was expecting a nice tribute.

[@nataliet.9403]

Same. I was so shocked by this. Like where is the humanity in these people?

[@LarryBanks85]

I just heard about this and I'm shocked and sad that he died. He wasn't perfect, he made mistakes, but he was still a good guy and he will be missed and remembered.

[@sandrosoler4275]

Who is perfect? Who doesn't make mistakes? RIP

[@LarryBanks85]

@@sandrosoler4275 no one, but God is always perfect and he never makes mistakes.

[@amapparatistkwabena]

This was really tough to watch; I thought that when a person dies we were supposed to focus on the good things they did in life for their "in memoriam"... CNN didn't get the memo.

[@portmoregirl]

@Merle Dixon hard to believe that... maybe he didn't do anything spectacular but if he was struggling in life that's understandable

[@samcortez420]

The true valedictorian of Bayside High. 😭. So long friend. You will be missed

[@Silenced23]

Hard to take the comment seriously when you have that horrendous profile picture LoL

[@Savvy-jj6mm]

Doesn’t matter about his down falls we lost a character today...

[@jeremyscottkerth7751]

Nicely said and thank you and exactly what could/should have been said and the real ones *people that are morally understanding of the world and has a heart which god gave us to determine and judge the instant mindset and how us humans learn to judge someone's in life btw by saying the real ones* all over the world would have loved to see and respected much much much more and what in all the channel should have chose over what they actually did but you know how it is anymore yeh...... Oof :(

[@NvS-oj9xi]

JScott and and and and and and and and and That’s how many “ands” you used in your comment. Try a different word maybe also some punctuation may help. *and*

[@garethroberts9729]

Not cool CNN, Not everybody has lived a perfect life. He has just died is that not enough. Shame on you

[@georgeobama-biden8670]

Damn - Dustin had a hard go. RIP, brother. You were a part of most of our childhoods.

[@alexiadewald4535]

Here here

[@TheCyberianWonder]

He grew up a lot over the past decade. Became a better human being that showed a lot of humility and humanity, and who reached out to make amends. Such joy to see that happening, and so much harder to see him go. Peace and love always, DD.

[@jacksonheathen2092]

He was a failed child actor on an absurd low budget 90's TV series. It's a shame when anyone dies that young. But still, why care ?

[@mattwood3773]

@@jacksonheathen2092 someone needs a hug 🤗 poor boy. mommy was hard on you wasn't she.

[@jacksonheathen2092]

@@mattwood3773 You're a triggered little troll. Aren't you ? 😂

[@109bmd3]

Sad story for someone that seemed to just want to bring out a good laugh. Rest well.

[@a.bismail6492]

No man is perfect. He deserved a better coverage for the sake and dignity of his family. Now he’s in front of the judge of all judges; his lord.

[@Romans-3-23]

An may he RIP.

[@khmershakur9197]

How long will Screech have to wait for the lord to judge him? Thousands of people die daily from the prayers and judging the lord seems really busy.

[@bobbycone2]

Absolutely right. He didn't deserve this on the day of his death. Other networks did it right. CNN is garbage!

[@Syclone0044]

@@khmershakur9197 I know, right? Not to mention all the world’s amputees forever praying and yet never receiving any healing whatsoever from the allegedly all-powerful god. www.WhyWontGodHealAmputees.com ?

[@James_follows_Christ]

@@Romans-3-23 there’s no rest in peace yet

[@chriscoleman5242]

Everyone make mistakes in there life I hate to hear of his passing RIP Dustin.

[@UntaintedIndigoChild]

There is some people who continue to make mistakes by experimenting on and the targeted individuals.

[@Xarai]

My mistakes dnt involve attempted murder

[@scottnewsome5828]

He sure wasn’t perfect, but may God give rest to his soul. The demons he faced in this life, may they now be at his feet! Good ol’ Screech!

[@angelpaige1500]

no one is

[@gunnyoorah1846]

NAZISM IS THE RULE OF THE DEMONCRACKS/GOPTRATORS/FACISM/COMM[/SOCIALISM IS THE RULES OF THE CCP and their Dominion AI Master/fake news...FBI/CIA/NSA/FEMA New Death camps/THE CONGRESS/THE SENATE LIES/DO NOT BELIEVE THE FAKE/ STAND BY ... WE THE FEW GOT THIS // WE BELIEVE IN G'D HIS WORD RULES ALL . THEY ARE AFFAID ....YEAAAAAA QQQRAH

[@soso-mx8nb]

This is a nice comment

[@jccanteen]

Damn! Did y’all have to drag him like this? Is this what we do when people pass??? Geesh

[@kal7974]

This is so sad

[@allanallan4791]

No it's not he sucked it's great news

[@dianeowsley6529]

Lost Some great people this year.people still getting over late legend C.Tyson and I grew up watching save by bell.Rest peacefully Dustin Diamond thank you for years you brought us.

[@redwind5150]

@@allanallan4791 You don't know what respect is.

[@redwind5150]

@Mark Warner That requires someone to be human and show empathy

[@PrinziComedy_]

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[@aldoblar]

Thank you Dustin for making my childhood afternoons better

[@jzilla1234]

He should got the part playing shaggy in the Scooby Doo movies

[@teresahowick5197]

Yeah he’d have been the perfect fit.

[@therealbahamut]

You know...that actually might've been a really good choice.

[@hughjanus9136]

Screech made thousand of "nerdy" kids seam cool enough to fit in and I'm sure that had a positive effect on many kids, Thanks for that Dustin.

[@bullock4211]

We all wanted to be Zack but most of us were Screech. RIP Dustin

[@thein-famouselguapo15]

@@bullock4211 well said and so true.

[@TheLacedaemonian300]

I met Dustin about 10 years ago at some local fest. He was really cool, and we talked briefly about movies. He'll be missed. RIP Dustin.

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[@ladycairixoxo7910]

Why not just tell us he’s passed but instead you dig up his sordid past smh.... shame on you CNN

[@johnnydez4392]

For whom the bell tolls let's ring it one time for DD.

[@deedee_31]

wish he was saved by the bell this time R i P screech

[@deedee_31]

PRINZI COMEDY huh

[@lymarie1974]

🔔

[@cappy2282]

RIP Robert Jordan

[@ForumLight]

Unfortunately for everyone, "resting in peace" is one of the greatest lies of the devil. I know nothing about Dustin's beliefs, so I'm not speaking about him, but we will either be with God for eternity, or we will not be resting in peace - we'll be answering for a lifetime of sinning and refusing God/ Jesus Christ's offer to forgive and forget, not through a religion, but through Jesus Christ. I implore people to re-read the gospels yet again and forget what anyone or any religion says - religions deceive as much as those who openly reject God - it's about a person not a religion: Jesus Christ. It's about eternity, not about this life here and then it's over as you "rest in peace". God offers peace here no matter your circumstances as you're now living for the truth of God and the eternal life He offers whosoever will. *_"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil."_* John 3 : 16-19 *_"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."_* Ephesians 2 : 8-9 God offers eternal life as a free gift if we but humble ourselves before Him, admit our guilt and seek His righteousness, not our own.

[@tracymorgan5386]

This is so heartbreaking, he was such a sweet boy.

[@sunsetcaptiva8573]

No, he played the role of a sweet boy... pulling a knife on someone in a bar is "not a sweet child"...

[@Jordi7174]

@@sunsetcaptiva8573 he was lost and in pain at that point.

[@aliciaseecharan]

Forget his little bad arse streak. He was very lovable on tv and now hott, (but no longer alive for me to date. It could have happened. Well never know). Dustin died young. Rest In Peace ☮️💕😊

[@deannayork9128]

@@aliciaseecharan I agree.

[@aliamjon2550]

@@sunsetcaptiva8573 tell me what happened then ? Why are you so judgmental, you dont even know both sides of the story and you make a comment like that

[@pauljansen1137]

always sad when people die at such a young age...RIP!

[@mr.majestic2667]

To a 21 yr old 44 is their father

[@pauljansen1137]

@@mr.majestic2667 to me it would be a peer....

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[@ThaD0nDiVa]

@@mr.majestic2667 - Relevance?? 44 is still a very young age to die. This comment is rubbish.

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[@sophiamarieclark7751]

It was unnecessary to document every humiliating moment of his life when announcing that he’d succumbed to cancer. Why further hurt his family by publicly disgracing his memory. Those embarrassing events had nothing to do with his cause of death, so why say them? We are all more than the sum of our past mistakes. Rest In Peace and condolences to his poor family.

[@shable1436]

Ikr, if they get hold of me I would look like a king pin just for younger mistakes

[@DonQuixote03]

His dad stole all his money. So sad.

[@johnnyd1790]

WTF? He should have stolen all his prison time too then! :/

[@radix4067]

They say the good die young.... rip Legend and thank you for being a big apart of my childhood.... Kelly was my first crush

[@chrisbruggers8076]

He had a tough life like so many ex-child actors... but always seemed like a good dude when he was interviewed.

[@mickeyrube6623]

Only he wasn't always a good dude. Not even close. His post-childhood failures were mostly his faulty. He was very rude to other celebrities and very gross to women especially. He would have gotten more work if he didn't burn so many bridges. He really seemed like he was changing for the better though. Still very sad.

[@forevermarked5826]

Hollywood is satanic. If u know then you know...if not then start waking up and doing research..

[@BeachCrew100]

@@mickeyrube6623 yeah maybe he was bullied by most of his co-stars and audience. I don’t think you understand the psychological effects can have on a person. It’s seemed that the dude was trying hard to get his life back on track. So don’t judge anyone. You haven’t walked in their shoes.

[@jonathanberry8656]

@UCR3O3DR6KxMTh0W7uoXOiXg what you want him to lie about the dude just because he died? Everything he said was true. Sucks that the dude died, but still no reason to lie about someone and act like they were an angel.

[@aggressivesambofordemonrat1381]

@UCR3O3DR6KxMTh0W7uoXOiXg The guy is only telling the truth, he didn't outright call him a POS.

[@tgreenwood034]

Damn CNN, You could’ve just left it as he was such a lovable character from save by the bell. Let him rest in peace

[@vickiecarnes8372]

How sad. He was still a young man. Condolences to his family. I’m so sorry for their loss

[@RaineVollor]

I feel like I grew up with him. RIP friend ❤️

[@709mash]

Damn that was fast (since his diagnosis). Rip

[@ShelbyBikeBoy]

I wonder if Covid may have sped it up?

[@ShelbyBikeBoy]

@@ChineduOpara It sped up my brothers death in November. By about 4 months. He developed Covid pneumonia IN THE HOSPITAL, while being treated for another co-morbidity. Only 56 yrs young 😓

[@sixteen.candles.4644]

Like that black pather actor, he may have known about his diagnoses but kept it under wraps. My condolences either way.

[@justacinnamonbun8658]

To make it out of stage 4 is a miracle, you have like 1-2% chance of survival.

[@ShelbyBikeBoy]

@@ChineduOpara Thank you sincerely. 💕

[@Bandstand]

CNN literally spit on this mans grave 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@vengagne809]

He was much too young. May he rest in peace.

[@albertcalleros9489]

The only 'silver lining' to the recent death of Dustin Diamond is that he was afforded the opportunity to celebrate his forty-fourth birthday several weeks prior.

[@gggbeatcanelo2985]

Gotta find the blessings around the curses

[@StanSwan]

I don't follow that logic at all. Is 44 some great milestone to anyone?

[@alblba3795]

This just breaks my heart! He was still young! 😢💔

[@awesom-o741]

He was just another guy with faults and struggles, as well as good traits, who happened to play an iconic character.

[@reberv6303]

There is a time and moment for everything, and this was not the right time to air out his dirty laundry CNN😒🙄

[@IamwhoIam333]

How sad. I'm so sorry. My condolences to his family and friends.

[@ambermedellin6832]

I hope "Saved by the Bell" was your favorite television show, honey. You get me?

[@JMeLuNez]

@@ambermedellin6832 I don't

[@Melnswtpee72]

Why are you guys focusing on his downfalls? He was a good kid. Let's talk about his accomplishments.

[@trick-o-treat414]

Yes, PLEASE!

[@lopakaholmberg]

Are you guys going to list any accomplishments?

[@Syclone0044]

He wasn’t a good kid though, that’s the thing. His scandals are pretty well known. When he spent all his money and begged the internet to save his house, it was discovered the “savescreechshouse.com” website or whatever was kind of a scam, it wasn’t really going to pay off his mortgage. This was like 15 years ago but he lives 30 min away from me and I remember it well

[@brianbaratheon]

CNN is trash.

[@iamwhite4660]

@@brianbaratheon facts

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

Whoever produced this piece definitely didn’t like the man. 😄

[@aliservan7188]

Lung cancer killed him. Brutally unfair. You'll be sadly missed my friend.

[@jaggass]

@I Hate Toy Story 4 Dustin claimed to have got it from cheap hotels he stayed in that had mold in them.

[@bngr_bngr]

I Hate Toy Story 4 lung cancer is not natural.

[@WildSkyMtn]

Brng- errors in dna replication absolutely do occur naturally. Cancer has been killing people for ten thousand years. It can be “natural” although it is also helped along by many recent products we consume no doubt

[@chrisfarmer9128]

I think he vaped.

[@MF-ty2zn]

@@WildSkyMtn the word you mean is "genetic" not "natural"

[@calliefranklin9286]

You will always be remembered as Dustin Diamond aka Screech the little boy who made my already happy childhood even more happier with each episode. RIP

[@specialk5579]

You were a joy to watch on Saved by the Bell RIP DUSTIN DIAMOND🙏🏾😢

[@elizabethjones4324]

He was only 44 when he died...that’s how ok’d my dad was when I was born. It always breaks my heart when guys die so young

[@saltalavera8258]

Regardless of the obstacle in this man's life.It is obvious to me is that they industry blackballed him , chewed him up and close the door on him.. he was not even considered for the reunions of save the bell.. one of the show's most recognizable and iconic characters.. rest in peace no one can mess with you anymore...

[@dboymax1]

Why was he blackballed? And why was he not at the reunion?

[@kasumishindo7251]

You brought me and my siblings so many laughter. Thank you for that. May you rest in peace Dustin Diamond. Such a gift to the world you were.

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[@davidklimek7999]

GOD BLESSING to him and his family and freinds and fans

[@rain1676]

@Ucant BeHonest kilumba

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[@redwind5150]

@Ucant BeHonest Same God, different names.

[@redwind5150]

@Ucant BeHonest religion isn't about right or wrong. It's about guidance.

[@redwind5150]

@Ucant BeHonest according to you. I am at peace, and have clarity in my life. More so than when I struggled with religion. Whsts morale, about following a religion, built on generations of genocide? Man made religion, with a set of rules filled with hate that is disguised as truth, while telling you other religious beliefs are false, and weak with idols. That ideology, is divisive, not unifying.

[@dr.z1657]

In case anyone is wondering, he passed from his recently diagnosed stage-4 small cell lung cancer.

[@Iknowyoumadnow]

You the goat, like damn no one was saying the cause

[@Vera511]

Rest in Peace Dustin. "Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone who is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?” She said to him: “Yes, Lord, I have believed that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one coming into the world.”(John 11:25-27)

[@whooodat3723]

What in the fuck does this have to do with anything?

[@GOOCHIElicker]

Biden is the reincarnation of jesus christ in PRESIDENT form

[@thespaceram2879]

@Psalm One God=Lord Jesus Christ did mention those that proclaim that they are Jewish. Which they are not , are from the synagogue of satan. In reference to the ones that aren't God=Lord Jesus Christ's sheep. The ones that don't recognise God=Lord Jesus Christ aren't His sheep. Unfortunately whether they are Jewish or Gentile.

[@thespaceram2879]

@Psalm One Heard Dustin was a Lutheran. Lutherans are Christians.

[@sandraritchie1568]

Thank you....sometimes we need reminders

[@leechuin1624]

Hey guys let’s just say everything negative that happened in his life 😀. Classic CNN...

[@kenhoover1639]

Was there anything positive to say about his later life? It doesn't seem that way to me Don't blame CNN because this guy apparently refused to take responsibility and try to change his life. There are so many things he probably could have done, such as teaching acting classes.

[@Serenity_now13]

I know right. 😬 yikes

[@NickoGibson]

It sounds like they wrapped up his whole career. What did they miss?

[@natashapeterson9441]

OMG, the man died do they really need to bring up all the bad times he had. Good Lord CNN

[@OGimouse1]

If we only remembered the good things, there would be no lessons to be learned. Having a part of your story is not a shame unless you wrote your story to be terrible.

[@D52M5]

These people are sick.

[@williamthompson2100]

That's media for you, that's what they do! I hate the media! RIP Mr. screetch🖤😢

[@sugarbaby685]

It's what people do.....When Kobe Bryant died Gayle King brought up the rape right away and received ample backlash for it. Some of us always seem to forget that the person who died was just that....a person... a human being....someone with family and friends who loved them and will truly miss them. They do not need to be reminded of all the negativity. I am sure they lived it right along side him.

[@kasumishindo7251]

Agreed, that was disgusting

[@dantedavinci9662]

Lollllllll, first CNN burns him to the ground and at the end: Diamond was just 44 old 🥲 Was diamond a Trump voter? Because CNN destroys his character for 2 min and 27 sec...

[@whiqeddik7615]

Wow cnn, I think we may have a bit more than we should in this reporting. Damn poor dude

[@D52M5]

Fake News, corrupt news, and now a new catchphrase: disgusting news. These people are sick.

[@whiqeddik7615]

@@D52M5 lmao, you folks are so unoriginal. I would call you a parrot, but they are worth something

[@LetsGetitBoah]

@@whiqeddik7615 Would you like to go over the false stories they push, the obvious agendas they back and the fact they are routinely shown to be staging stories? Or do you want to continue being an ignorant wretch who has to have their news spoon fed to them?

[@aandrews9141]

😭😭😭 I have always loved Screech... oddly enough, he had recently become a friend to a friend I know well... They met thru one of those comic things that came to our town, and actually started hanging out. They had become great friends, and he was a very nice guy every time he visited around our town. This is so sad... he didn't even know he had cancer that whole time!!!

[@kamikazehound3243]

Talk about a series of unfortunate events 🤧 may his soul find peace now

[@fauzianalwoga]

My mom also died on Wednesday at 44 yrs and i fell so bad because we had so many plans together

[@lucian5304]

Fuck CNN screech was a part of my childhood and I will always remember him as the goofy screech everyone loved ..rip brother

[@spookyryu]

Rip Dustin, the person that made my love for ants

[@waynebrinker8095]

My career as an entomologist specializing in myrmecology is a testament to Mr. Diamond.

[@spookyryu]

@@waynebrinker8095 nice

[@peachesnmulder]

I hope when people talk about me after I die they DON"T talk about my homelessness, mental health issues, strained family relationships and weight. Shame on CNN.

[@willowartistrycharlestonsc8185]

You’re not alone in your struggles. I hope things have and continue to get better, my friend

[@Elisabeta.Marina]

Screech was much loved and Dustin Diamond made people love Screech because we felt his good soul. May God rest his soul!

[@rebelwithoutacause5373]

Honestly they didn’t have to say all the bad things he went through dealing with drugs and court that just rude r.I.p. Dustin

[@Rodsuper]

What!!!! He is gone at 44 years old???? He had stage 4 cancer!!!! My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Peace now Dustin Diamond.

[@CCJJ160Channels]

He did not seem like a well man. I hope he finds peace.

[@mastershadowreaper]

that's what being sold to Hollywood at a young age does to a mf. predators left and right

[@dahleno2014]

He’s dead, he wont find anything

[@harshbarj]

He's dead. It's a little too late to "find peace".

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[@cf9844]

@@dahleno2014 100% Death is death. Death isn't peace.

[@fegrace_1]

I grew up watching Save By The Bell and I am sorry to hear of Mr. Diamond’s passing. I pray that his soul Rest In Peace and the God will provide love, peace, and comfort to all of his love ones and fans. I have never heard of as many deaths like in 2020-2021 each number was a life and I don’t every want to have a “business as usual” response to each report. I know there are so many that will never reach the news that why it is important to show respect for one another while we are alive!

[@brandonpolansky9724]

I So Much Identified with Screech when I was in High School and now that he just died it feels like I just died!

[@karloskemp01]

wow he had a rough life and then cancer took him out. He tried he really did. You can rest now. your fight is done.

[@Godsbackhand7]

Oh wow! That’s sad for him and his family. My wife loved this show.

[@phatmantv]

He must have seen the second or 3rd reboot of SBTB and screeched the eff outta here.

[@Erich_Von_Erich]

Rest In Peace, oh how I miss the 80’s and 90’s.

[@keepingitreal5533]

I wish he was taking care of his health so that this could have been diagnosed before it got to stage-4❤️💙 😔🙏🙏🏾🙏🏽

[@cmc5207]

A lot of Americans don't have Healthcare and don't end up in a hospital until they're too sick to recover. Lots of people fall through the cracks, because we're such a great country and we treat each other so well. 95% of all developed countries have some form of healthcare for all of their citizens, but not the U.S.

[@StarzzyJJASD]

@@cmc5207 sorry to burst your bubble but America does have free health care for people who are low income , no body is denied medical services, or access to a doctor

[@StarzzyJJASD]

You seem to be judging a person which you dont khow anything about , sometimes an illness just creeps up on you without any symptoms and before you khow it your gone as with dustin ,he complained about not feeling well and body akes 2 weeks ago went straight to the hospital and found out he had stage 4 lung cancer, so sitting behind a keyboard and making stubid comments is very bright off you

[@cmc5207]

@@StarzzyJJASD yeah. No. Nice try. People avoid the hospital because they can't afford the bill. Sure, they can't turn you away, but the billing department goes after you as soon as you leave and some people would rather die than live in debt or go bankrupt. Medical issues account for 2/3s of bankruptcies.

[@StarzzyJJASD]

@@cmc5207 negative it's free if you are low income I khow because I get all my medical bills doctors visits all free regardless if they send you a bill medical will take care off it

[@Smoxve]

this how you cover a man’s death? we need more laws for the media. y’all just do whatever

[@waltertrump3165]

Ted Bundy worked for the Republican party and answered phones for a suicide hotline. Let's not mention those girls he killed, the man just died, show some respect.

[@masunrise7471]

@@miss2000varietyshow right.. I don't agree with how they covered his death but it's just crazy out there to say we need to tell the media what to say. lol

[@rhondar7880]

Leave it to CNN to have to bring up his past the man has passed give his family some respect

[@lunarmagiclegend]

I saw him at the magic shop at Universal Studios once and asked if he was Screech. He got really mad and told me his real name and stormed off. Poor guy.