Published 17:31 IST, October 16th 2020

Is Dustin Diamond dead? Hoax story centering the 'Saved By the Bell' actor revealed

Previously rumours about Saved By the Bell fame actor Dustin Diamond’s demise began doing the rounds on the internet. However, the hoax story is dismissed.

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Previously rumours about Saved By Bell fame actor Dustin Diamond’s demise began doing rounds on internet. w, Sun has cleared air dismissing rumour claiming that it was a ‘satirical’ story which was taken seriously by ample of social media users. According to portal, a screenshot of story claiming that Dustin was killed in prison at 43 was widely shared amongst his fans, however, it has w turned out to be a hoax.

It all reportedly began with portal Ringsssss, who according to US Sun stated that Dustin Diamond was attacked in prison and murdered during a riot on October 3. outlet suggests that joke article went viral and caused a state of frenzy amongst Dusting’s fan. It is also suggested that some of fans took to social media to receive confirmation about his death news.

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As per US Sun, Dustin Diamond was sentenced four months of prison time in Wisconsin post being convicted for ‘disorderly conduct’ and carrying a concealed weapon. He was reportedly released last month on probation. However, was soon me to return to prison for breaching probation rules.

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About Dustin Diamond

American actor and stand-up comedian is best kwn for his role as Samuel “Screech” Powers in Saved by Bell franchise. Dustin began his acting career as a child artist and became widely kwn for playing lovable and nerdy character as Screech. He has portrayed role for about thirteen years and garnered a loyal fan base.

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Apart from this, Diamond also has a keen interest in music and has also formed an alternative metal band namely Salty Pocketknife. Diamond would play bass and write music as well. However, post release of ir first album, his band split up citing creative differences. Apart from Saved By Bell, he has appeared in Smoking Gun Presents: World’s Dumbest as a commentator.

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Besides this, he me an appearance as a host at 12th annual Garing of Juggalos. Back in August 2013, Dustin also became a housemate and contestant on twelfth series of Celebrity Big Bror. But his journey on show wasn’t too long, he became fourth contestant to be evicted out of show on Day 16.

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17:31 IST, October 16th 2020