what happened to screech from saved by the bell

Dustin Diamond, who played Screech on "Saved by the Bell," passed away on February 1, 2021, at the age of 44 due to carcinoma (a form of cancer). He was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer only three weeks before his death, and it rapidly spread through his body. He did not suffer prolonged pain, and his death was swift. Diamond was known for playing the nerdy sidekick character Samuel "Screech" Powers in the original show and its spin-offs for over a decade. After the show, he had a career that included stand-up comedy and reality TV but also faced some legal and personal challenges. The recent revival of "Saved by the Bell" did not include him, though there were discussions about possibly bringing him back before his passing.