Diamond’s health is “serious” and he is undergoing tests at a Florida hospital that has not been revealed to determine the type and severity of the cancer, according to his representative.
Outstanding actor and comedian, Diamond is best known for his portrayal as Samuel “Screech” Powers in the teen series that was recently reinvented by the Peacock broadcast service with some of the original stars, though not Diamond.
His 2009 book “Behind the Bell,” in which Diamond shared behind-the-scenes stories about the filming of “Saved by the Bell,” sparked controversy.
He also faced some legal issues: he served three months in prison for stabbing a man during a 2014 altercation at a Wisconsin bar.
The actor has appeared on several reality shows over the years, including “Celebrity Fit Club”, “Celebrity Boxing 2” and “Celebrity Championship Wrestling”. In 2018 he appeared as his “Saved by the Bell” character from the “Zack Morris Is Trash” series.