“Before there was David and Donna there was Screech and Violet.”
Tori Spellingshared a touching tribute to herSaved by the BellcostarDustin Diamondwhodied on Mondayat 44 from lung cancer.
Spelling appeared on a handful of episodes of the popularNBCcomedy following the adventures of students at Bayside High.
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“My 1st onscreen love Dustin Diamond got his Angel wings today…,” Spelling wrote on Instagram.
“Before there was David and Donna there was Screech and Violet.
Dustin was my first on-screen kiss.
He welcomed me with open arms onto the set ofSaved By the Bell.
As one can imagine being the newbie on a hit show was overwhelming for a 14-year-old girl.
He not only showed me around but made sure I was always ok.
Such a young gentleman.
He was kind, smart, and always making everyone laugh.
He was a great scene partner.
He was a really good guy.
I’m glad he’s out of pain.
He’s an icon to me professionally and personally.
Peacock confirmedthe show was renewed for a second seasonon Jan. 19, just days after Diamond’s hospitalization.
