(KGTV) -- Chula Vista native Mario Lopez, who co-starred with Dustin Diamond on the hit 1990s sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” was among the celebrities who posted tributes to the late actor on social media Monday.
The 44-year-old Diamond, who portrayed Samuel “Screech” Powers in the series, passed away Feb. 1. He was recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Lopez, who played AC Slater on the show, posted a photo of himself with Diamond on Instagram and said: “Dustin, you will be missed my man. The fragility of this life is something never to be taken for granted. Prayers for your family will continue on…”
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar, who portrayed Zack Morris on the show, tweeted: "Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dustin Diamond, a true comedic genius. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Looking back at our time working together, I will miss those raw, brilliant sparks that only he was able to produce. A pie in your face, my comrade."
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dustin Diamond, a true comedic genius. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Looking back at our time working together, I will miss those raw, brilliant sparks that only he was able to produce. A pie in your face, my comrade.
— Mark-Paul Gosselaar (@MPG) February 1, 2021
Tiffani-Amber Theissen, Kelly Kapowski on "Saved by the Bell," posted on Instagram:
Elizabeth Berkley, who played Jesse Spano on the show, posted the following on her Instagram page:
Other reactions:
R.I.P. to Screech. An icon from our childhood. pic.twitter.com/0u5EkY7JbM
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) February 1, 2021
Damn sitting here waiting for my plane and saw that Dustin Diamond (Screech from Saved By the Bell) has passed away. What a shame. He was such a big wrestling fan and remember hanging at the LAX Marriott. Seemed like genuine nice guy. #RIP
— Jonathan Coachman (@TheCoachrules) February 1, 2021
Our hearts go out to the family, friends and fans of actor #DustinDiamond who passed away today at the age of 44 after a short battle with cancer. pic.twitter.com/YqiU3iB3VR
— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) February 1, 2021
