Dustin Diamond’s friends are sending out positive vibes after the announcement of his cancer diagnosis.
On Thursday, a representative of the 44-year-old star, best known for playing Samuel “Screech” Powers on the beloved maturing sitcom “Saved by the Bell”, announced that he had a “serious” cancer diagnosis, although additional details were not disclosed. provided.
After the news was released, Diamond co-stars “Saved by the Bell” reached out to wish him luck.
Mario Lopez was one of those who spoke out, revealing that he also touched the base of his former castmate.
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“I connected with Dustin earlier this evening and although the news of his diagnosis is painful, we remain certain that he will get over it,” Lopez shared alongside a couple of photos of him and Diamond: a setback for the show and another last .
Dustin Diamond was diagnosed with cancer. (Photo by Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)
“Praying for him and his family and for a speedy recovery,” added Lopez, who starred as AC Slater. “God bless.”
Tiffani Thiessen, who played Kelly Kapowski, shared an Instagram photo of his smiling friend and said, “I’m thinking about you, Dustin.”
Diamond’s representative, Roger Paul, told Fox News on Thursday that the actor is “expecting more test results” after being hospitalized earlier this week.
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A member of Diamond’s team also confirmed the news to Entertainment Weekly (EW), who said he was being treated at a Florida hospital.
Cast of ‘Saved by the Bell’ – In the photo: (lr) Lark Voorhies as Lisa Turtle, Ed Alonzo as Max, Tiffani Thiessen as Kelly Kapowski, Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Zack Morris, Dennis Haskins as Mr. Richard Belding, Elizabeth Berkley as Jessie Myrtle Spano, Dustin Diamond as Screech Powers, Mario Lopez as AC Slater.
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The magazine, citing a source close to Diamond, reported that he is “undergoing chemotherapy” and is expected to stay in the hospital for another week.
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Fox News’ Julius Young contributed to this report