Saved by the BellstarDustin Diamonddied on Monday from lung cancer.
“He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago.
Dustin did not suffer.
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He did not have to lie submerged in pain.
For that, we are grateful.”
Theactor was hospitalizedin Florida in early January, withdoctors confirminghe was undergoing chemotherapy for stage 4 cancer.
Unlike several of his castmates, Diamond was not part of Peacock’s recentSaved by the Bellrevival series.
Peacock confirmedthe show was renewed for a second seasonon Jan. 19, just days after Diamond’s hospitalization.
Several ofDiamond’sSaved by the Bellcostars paid tribute to the late actorafter news of his death on Monday.
“My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
A pie in your face, my comrade.”
