Dustin Diamond heard from only Lark Voorhies before death, new Investigation Discovery doc reveals

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• A Heartbreaking Moment of Isolation for the Beloved Screech
• Lark Voorhies, The Only One Who Reached Out
• The Saved by the Bell Cast and Their Fractured Relationships
• From Television Fame to Forgotten, His Tragic Final Days Revealed
• Will Investigation Discovery’s Documentary Change How We Remember Dustin Diamond?
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Dustin Diamond was tragically isolated in his final months, revealing a heartbreaking reality about the Saved by the Bell cast. A new Investigation Discovery documentary exposes which co-star reached out before his death at 44.

A Heartbreaking Moment of Isolation for the Beloved Screech

Dustin Diamond faced profound isolation in his final weeks. His longtime friend Dan Block revealed shocking details during the documentary. Block explained that Lark Voorhies left a meaningful voicemail message for the dying actor. The gesture meant everything to Diamond, who cherished it deeply before his passing.

The Screech actor had endured a painful separation from most of his former cast members. Years of tension stemmed from his 2009 tell-all memoir that contained controversial claims about behind-the-scenes behavior. However, Voorhies demonstrated unwavering loyalty and compassion during his darkest hours.

Lark Voorhies, The Only One Who Reached Out

Block stated that Voorhies was genuinely devoted to her old friend. He said she left a caring message that Diamond heard before he passed. The friend emphasized that Voorhies showed authentic heartfelt concern when nobody else did. Their bond remained special despite decades of show business complications.

Voorhies, 52, addressed the loss in her own confessional for the documentary. She expressed deep emotion about losing Diamond, saying simply, “I miss him.” Her tribute acknowledged their “warm and special friendship” and his gentle character. The actress called herself grateful for their shared memories across multiple decades.

The Saved by the Bell Cast and Their Fractured Relationships

Relationship Detail	Status
Mark-Paul Gosselaar Friendship	Hadn’t spoken since 1994, 27-year gap
Prior Cast Response to Cancer	Only Mario Lopez and Tiffani Thiessen posted social media support
Lark Voorhies Connection	Only cast member to reach out directly with voicemail
Diamond’s Later Apology	Blamed ghostwriter for memoir, apologized on Dr. Oz Show in 2016

Diamond had alienated himself from most colleagues after publishing “Behind the Bell” in 2009. The memoir allegedly contained explosive claims about drug use and hookups among the teen cast. This created lasting resentment that persisted until his death. Even his public apology in 2016 failed to fully repair those fractured relationships.

From Television Fame to Forgotten, His Tragic Final Days Revealed

Diamond was diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 small-cell lung cancer in early January 2021. He died just three weeks later on February 1, devastating fans of the beloved 90s sitcom. His father, Mark Diamond, also paid tribute to Voorhies in the documentary, expressing outrage when she wasn’t included in the original spinoff.

The actor had faced multiple personal challenges beyond his show business struggles. He served four months in jail in 2015 after a 2014 Wisconsin bar incident involving a concealed weapon. These legal troubles compounded his professional isolation, leaving him increasingly estranged from the entertainment world that once celebrated him.

Will Investigation Discovery’s Documentary Change How We Remember Dustin Diamond?

The new Investigation Discovery series aims to explore controversial aspects of Saved by the Bell’s legacy. It examines how fame impacted each cast member differently over decades. Voorhies’ compelling testimony about Diamond humanizes a complicated figure many dismissed after his memoir scandal. The documentary asks whether redemption was possible before his untimely death.

“She was a really good person and she left a voicemail for him. We played it for him before he died and he enjoyed it. She was the only one that really reached out to him and was really heartfelt. And I know they had a special connection.”

— Dan Block, Dustin Diamond’s longtime friend, Hollywood Demons documentary

Sources

• People Magazine – Inside Dustin Diamond’s Final Days, as Friend Claims Only One Saved by the Bell Costar Reached Out Ahead of His Death
• Page Six – Dustin Diamond only heard from one Saved by the Bell co-star before tragic death, new investigation discovery documentary reveals
• Fox News – Saved by the Bell star got $12 check of fame, was trapped as Screech before tragic death