‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Dies of Cancer at 44

This image released by NBC shows actor Dustin Diamond as Samuel Powers, better known as Screech" from the 1990's series "Saved by the Bell." Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank via AP

“Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with cancer, according to his representative. He was 44.

“Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful,” the actor’s spokesman, Roger Paul, said in a statement.