'Saved by the Bell's' Dustin Diamond Dead at 44

He's best known for his role of Samuel "Screech" Powers on "Saved by the Bell."

According to reports, Saved by the Bell star Dustin Diamond has died following a battle with lung cancer. He was 44.

Diamond's death comes just a few weeks after he had completed his first found of chemo. He had stage 4 small cell carcinoma, or more commonly known as lung cancer.

Diamond's death was confirmed by his manager, Roger Paul.

This story will be updated as more information is made known.

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