Mario Lopez says his former Saved by the Bell costar Dustin Diamond ‘was like a little brother’

Mario Lopez reflected on his last conversation with Dustin Diamond, which took place less than two weeks before the death of the former Bell costar’s Savior.

During Tuesday’s delivery of his program Access Hollywood, the 47-year-old host told the audience that Diamond was ‘like a brother to him’.

“I’m glad to say that and feel good about always staying in touch with Dustin,” Lopez said of the late star, who died just three weeks after being diagnosed with stage 4 small cell lung carcinoma on Monday.

Sad: Mario Lopez reflected on his last conversation with Dustin Diamond, which took place less than two weeks before his death from the former Costed the Bell costar; seen in 2020

He continues: “He struggled a little and had a complicated life, but we all do.”

The father of three explained that despite their long-distance friendship, he knew they were only making a phone call when he moved to Wisconsin. ‘

“I do not give up like friends and never turn my back on people who are always there for me, and I stood by him,” Lopez explained. “We kept in touch and he met his girlfriend recently.”

In addition, the friends actually discussed an on-screen reunion about the ‘upcoming season’ of reloading the Saved By the Bell ‘just two weeks before he passed away’.

The TV host also admitted that he ‘tried to convince him to do something in the space of reality’, which would be produced by him and ‘actually quite funny’.

Incredible loss: During Tuesday’s episode of Access Hollywood, the 47-year-old beloved host told the audience that Diamond was ‘like a little brother’ to him.

“I’m glad to say and feel good about always staying in touch with Dustin,” Lopez said of the late star, who died just three weeks after being diagnosed with stage four small cell lung cancer; seen on the original Saved By The Bell, which ran from 1989 to 1993

The X Factor alum remarked: ‘Unfortunately it will not happen now, but he was in a good mood. He was pretty positive and optimistic when I spoke to him. ‘

As for Diamond’s legacy, Lopez said he hopes his friend is’ remembered as a nice guy, a good person ‘and someone who’ always took the time to talk to people who were fans and connect with him. wou tree ‘.

Diamond was best known for his role as the boring Samuel ‘Screech’ Powers on Saved by the Bell when he was 11 years old, a role he played for 13 years through various episodes of the popular teen sitcom.

He apparently had a large lump on his neck before he died and was reluctant to have it seen by a doctor for fear he would attract the attention of the public.

Too early to leave: As for Diamond’s legacy, Lopez said he hopes his friend ‘is remembered as a nice guy, a good person’ and someone who ‘always took time to talk to people who were fans. and wanted to make contact with him ‘(seen in 2016)

Diamond’s girlfriend, Tash Jules, 39, told DailyMail.com exclusively: ‘He was the love of my life. We planned a future together and talked regularly about having children. I’m sad. ‘

Tash, a certified pharmacy technician, said she was devastated and her whole world was turned upside down. But she said she would cherish the last time he could talk to her – just one day before he died.

“Although he struggled to breathe and struggled to speak, he could utter the words to me, ‘I love you,’ I told him I loved him. ‘

Iconic: Diamond was best known for his role as the nerdy Samuel ‘Screech’ Powers on Saved by the Bell when he was 11 years old, a role he played for 13 years through various episodes of the popular teen sitcom