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After Dustin Diamond’s death Monday due to stage 4 lung cancer, the actor’s hostess of NBC’s iconic high school sitcom Saved by the Bell went to social media to remember the actor as’ friendly ‘,’ smart ‘,’ a ‘gentleman’ and a cut on the set. “I am very saddened by the news about my old fellow @ dustindiamond who passed away,” Tiffani Thiessen posted on Instagram on Monday. ‘Life is extremely fragile and it’s something we should never take for granted. God accelerates Dustin. Mario Lopez writes: ‘Dustin, you will miss my husband. The fragility of this life is something that should never be taken for granted. Prayers for your family will continue … ”
“Dustin was my first kiss on screen,” Tori Spelling, who played Screech’s love interest Violet Bickerstaff on SbtB. ‘He welcomed me with open arms on the set Saved by the Bell. As one might think, it was an overwhelming fact for a 14-year-old girl to be the beginner in a hit program. He not only showed me, but also made sure I was always good. Such a young gentleman. He was friendly, smart and always made everyone laugh. ‘
Lark Voorhies, who plays Lisa Turtle, Screech’s longtime lover, in the show, remembers Diamond to Entertainment weekly. ‘Words cannot express the sadness I feel now. “Dustin and I had a warm and special friendship, he was a caring gentleman, and my memories of him will always be cherished,” she wrote. “I am just sorry he’s gone. But it is extraordinarily sad for his loved ones who face his tragic death and their own great loss. My heart goes out to them at this difficult time. ”