Actor Dustin Diamond, who played Samuel 'Screech' Powers in the US comedy series Saved by the Bell, has been diagnosed with cancer, a representative for the actor has said.
The 44-year-old was hospitalised last week after becoming ill.
His representative, Roger Paul, told the Press Association that cancer has been diagnosed and Diamond is awaiting further details.
"We will know the severity of it when the tests are done," he said.
Paul added that he expects an update next week.
Diamond's other acting credits include the Saved by the Bell sequel series Saved by the Bell: The New Class and Saved by the Bell: The College Years. He also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2013.
