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[Blind Gossip] This male actor was one of the stars of a popular sitcom from the 1990s.

Recently we heard a rumor that he had passed.

Although the rumor was meant to be satire – and was not true at all – some people on social media ran with it and it spread around the Internet.

Given how much our actor has struggled in the past few years, having something crazy happen to him did not seem out of the realm of possibility.

Let’s talk about where he was a couple of years ago. Then we will tell you where he is now.

We told you couple of years ago that our funny actor was in trouble.

After a serious legal incident, he took on a career as a stand up comedian.

However, he wound up cancelling many shows because he couldn’t even fill a small venue. His career was not looking good.

His career is non-existent. He has not booked a TV or film gig in a few years.

He was out of money.

He gave up his apartment because he couldn’t pay rent.

He was also having trouble staying sober.

Fast forward to today. How is he doing?

We happen to know!

He moved in with his parents in [town in Florida] in May. It’s a nice middle-class neighborhood. We run into him and his [parent] in the grocery store occasionally. He seems sober and normal. His [parent] is happy he is living with them full time.

It’s not exactly the life of a TV star.

But at least his family was willing to save him, he has a roof over his head, he has food in his belly, and he seems sober and happy.

With the crazy, drama-filled life our actor has led in the past, those are probably very good things!

Similar: Stand Up Guy Has Fallen

Actor/TV Show:

[Optional] Which 1990s sitcom was your favorite: Friends, Seinfeld, Full House, Growing Pains, Fresh Prince, Saved By The Bell, Home Improvement, or Boy Meets World?

SOLVED!

Actor/TV Show: Dustin Diamond/ Saved By The Bell

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  3. KrazyCatLady says

    In the commentary on a SBTB DVD , they say Dustin Diamond went to Disneyland literally every single weekend with his family his entire life. My guess is Orlando where he would have a whole bunch of parks to play in. My parents live in The Villages nearby so I’ll have to keep an eye out when travel is safe again. Mark Paul Gosselar is my forever #1!

  6. amagod121 says

    Dustin Diamond of Saved by the Bell, although he has had a bit of work in the past few years. Everything else fits him. And it sounds like that rumor about his death actually helped him regain some popularity, as people were upset to think he had passed away. And I think it’s great that he lives with his parents right now, considering COVID plus his health issues. Hope he thrives and puts his career back on track.

    Fave 90s sitcom: Seinfeld. Great show, still hilarious!

  10. Dana5570 says

    Actor/Show: Dustin Diamond, Saved by the Bell

    Optional: Cheers ended in 93, but I’ll count it. Next, Friends and Seinfeld.

  12. VegetableLasagna says

    Actor/TV Show: Dustin Diamond, Saved by the Bell. There was a rumor that he died in a prison riot recently.

    [Optional] Which 1990s sitcom was your favorite: Friends, Seinfeld, Full House, Growing Pains, Fresh Prince, Saved By The Bell, Home Improvement, or Boy Meets World? Seinfeld and Boy Meets World

  14. Silverdun says

    Actor: Dustin Diamond
    Show : Saved By The Bell

    I didn’t used to watch any of those shows because I lived in the Uk and we didn’t have USA tv back then. But I did enjoy Malcom In The Middle when it finally arrived here 🙂

  18. 1stof3 says

    Actor/TV Show: Dustin Diamond/”Saved by the Bell”

    Favorite 90s sitcom: “Saved by the Bell” and all of the TGIF lineup.

  25. athf89 says

    Dustin Diamond (Screech from Saved by the Bell).
    He was rumoured to have died in a prison riot recently, and spent time in prison after a bar fight in 2014.

  32. GretaGuesses says

    Dustin Diamond. It was rumored that he was killed in a prison riot or something like that. He’s definitely had money trouble and run-ins with law enforcement.

    I liked ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Home Improvement’. My favorite sitcoms of that general timeframe were ‘Golden Girls’, ‘Designing Women’, ‘Frasier’ and ‘King of Queens’. I still watch reruns, and still think the shows are funny. They’re also a great break from political/social justice/politically correct themes of shows today.

  33. Lby54229 says

    Dustin Diamond
    I’m glad for anyone who overcomes their addiction to drugs and alcohol. I hope he stays sober.

    Saved By The Bell was my favorite, and Zack Morris was my TV boyfriend.

  34. Rapunzel says

    Dustin Diamond/Saved by the Bell

    “Friends” for the win, but I’ll always have soft spot for “Boy Meets World” too

  35. deepsigh says

    Dustin Diamond of Saved by the Bell. I’m glad that he is in a good place now and with people who love him.

    Seinfeld,for sure. It stands the test of time.

  38. Suzy Kew says

    Dustin Diamond who played Screetch Powers on Saved By The Bell. He’s been arrested in the past , had a failed standup career ,his Wisconsin home was foreclosed , and he’s recently been seen in Florida I wish him well and hope he stays sober and happy .
    My favorite 90’s sitcoms from the choices above? Home Improvement was funny and I really liked Growing Pains ,…yada ,yada, yada .. ..but Seinfeld was my favorite ( not that there’s anything wrong with that)

  51. jonty30 says

    Michael Richards. How can you blow $60 million networth? I will never understand that.

    I’m glad he’s in a better place and wish him well.

  60. mayer2816 says

    Michael richards?

    Faves were Friends and minority here perhaps, Everybody loves raymond. I dislike ray romano but loved the other cast members!

    • amagod121 says

      Michael Richards is in his 70s, so unless he’s trotting alongside 90+ year old parents, I think he is not a probable choice.

  66. phoenix8209 says

    Dustin Diamond, Saved By The Bell.
    May not be the life of a celebrity, but he is with a family that loves him, and that could be what makes the difference for his mental health.

  74. CoCoJoe says

    No idea, but I wish more people did this. Shame on all those judgey people who make snide ‘whatever happened to…’ comments, as if the only indicator of success is being in the spotlight.

    • melrose71 says

      I completely agree. Sometimes I look people up I haven’t heard from for a long time and I’ll be pleasantly surprised when I read they’re behind the camera now, teaching theater or have moved on to a new career. I always think good for them and it seems like in many cases they wanted a solid career to support their family or needed to get out of Hollywood altogether to focus on their sobriety and/or mental health.

  81. Carnac The Magnificent says

    Dustin Diamond.

    I’m glad that he’s sober, and he has his family.

    I wouldn’t, for the life of me, put any child of mine into that cesspit known as Hollywood. It’s tantamount to child abuse.

  86. andilou says

    Dustin Diamond

    I hope he is sober and living clean. Addiction is difficult on a person and family. It’s good his family is helping him through.

  92. itsjustanothergirl says

    Dustin Diamond, Saved by the Bell.

    I watched them all, but probably Friends was my favourite.

  97. JoshuaTree says

    Saved by the Bell’s Dustin Diamond. Was rumored to have been murdered in a prison riot while serving 15 years for stabbing a heckler.

    Was total satire, but with his crazy life I believed it at first! Good to know he’s doing well.

  103. memommamo says

    Dustin Diamond.

    I met Dustin when he came to my university to do a show in the early 00’s. I believe his show then was titled, “Shaved by the Balls.” I couldn’t not go. When he said the name of his show during his routine, I yelled out, “lets see your balls” (real classy, I know). He then asked to see my boobs. Ha. (No parts were exposed on either end). He seemed very unhappy during his routine – and didn’t have a lot of good things to say about his time on SBTB. I hope he is doing…

  104. Preacher_Cu5ter says

    Dustin Diamond from Saved by the Bell

    Have to go with Fresh Prince. But Saved By the Bell is a close second

  105. calumsmom says

    Dustin Diamond.
    I loved and still love Seinfeld. Never gets old. And, yes, I can easily carry on a conversation consisting solely of Seinfeld quotes. Good for the tuna!