'Saved By The Bell' Alum Dustin Diamond Diagnosed With Cancer

PORT WASHINGTON,WI— "Saved By The Bell star Dustin Diamond,44, a former resident of Wisconsin, has been reportedly diagnosed with cancer. The actor is best known for playing Samuel "Screech" Powers on the TV sitcom "Saved by the Bell" from the late 1980s until 2000.

Diamond's public Facebook page confirmed the news.

“ At this time we can confirm that Dustin does have cancer. Dustin Will disclose more information once it is available and a plan moving forward is made. If you would like to send a card or letter you can send it to:

Insurance King
C/O Dustin Diamond
127 N. Alpine Rd
Rockford , Il 61107

You can also send emails if needed to:
PinkDaisyEntertainment@gmail.com
as well and will print them off and send them to him.

We ask at this time no autograph requests be sent to this address as that isn’t what it’s for.
We ask everyone to respect Dustin’s privacy during this difficult time. All positivity and prayers are appreciated.“

Last year a home owned Diamond was for sale in Port Washington. In 2009, he wrote a memoir, "Behind the Bell."

Diamond was convicted of stabbing a man in 2015 during a barroom brawl in Port Washington. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 15 months of probation.