The actor was battling stage four cancer.
Dustin Diamond From 'Saved by the Bell' Has Passed Away
Here, we honor the celebrities who died in 2021: their legacies, their careers, and their impact. We can only hope their loved ones find peace during this difficult time.
Dustin DiamondSaved by the Bell actor Dustin Diamond has passed away after his battle with cancer. He was 44 years old.
“We are saddened to confirm of Dustin Diamond's passing on Monday, February 1st, 2021 due to carcinoma,” his rep said in a statement to People. "He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago. In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system; the only mercy it exhibited was its sharp and swift execution. Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful."
The statement continued, "Dustin Diamond's name was synonymous with Screech, his character on the hit show Saved by the Bell. He portrayed Samuel ‘Screech’ Powers for 13 years as the cast of the show grew up together in all its series: Good Morning, Miss Bell, Saved by the Bell: The New Class, and Saved By the Bell: The College Years. He starred in a handful of reality television series including the fifth season of Celebrity Fit Club, The Weakest Link and Celebrity Boxing 2. He made cameo appearances in films such as Made (2001), Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003), and American Pie Presents: The Book of Love.(2009). In December 2013, Dustin appeared on an episode of OWN's Where Are They Now? and became a house member in the 12th season of Celebrity Big Brother."
It ended with, "We please ask that you give room for privacy to our team and Mr. Diamond's family during this tragic time, as we grieve and remember the memories spent together. This loss is as much stinging as it is sudden."
Cicely TysonThe legendary actor passed on January 28. She was 96. “I have managed Miss Tyson’s career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing,” her manager, Larry Thompson, said in a statement to Variety. “Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas tree decorated with all the ornaments of her personal and professional life. Today she placed the last ornament, a star, on top of the tree.” (Her memoir Just as I Am was released in 2021.)
Tributes to Tyson from celebrities soon flooded the internet:
https://twitter.com/rosariodawson/status/1354953762926972933https://twitter.com/Zendaya/status/1354954601355735053https://twitter.com/RobinRoberts/status/1354960008849584128Larry KingKing passed in late January 2021 at 87 years old; he had been hospitalized with COVID-19 over the holidays. Ora Media, the media company cofounded by King, announced the news on January 23. “For 63 years and across the platforms of radio, television, and digital media, Larry’s many thousands of interviews, awards, and global acclaim stand as a testament to his unique and lasting talent as a broadcaster,” a statement read.
https://twitter.com/kingsthings/status/1352960673978880000Journalists in particular took to social media to talk about how King influenced them:
https://twitter.com/Popprince/status/1352979874374365186Cloris LeachmanThe Young Frankenstein and The Mary Tyler Moore Show actor passed away at 94 years old from natural causes. “There was no one like Cloris,” her manager, Juliet Green, told Page Six. “With a single look she had the ability to break your heart or make you laugh ’till the tears ran down your face. You never knew what Cloris was going to say or do and that unpredictable quality was part of her unparalleled magic.”
Rest in peace to all the celebrities who died in 2021.
This story originally appeared on: Glamour - Author:Christopher Rosa
