Saved by the Bellstar Dustin Diamond, 44, died Monday morning due to carcinoma, according toTODAY.

“He was diagnosed with this brutal, relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago.

“Dustin did not suffer.

Dustin Diamond smiling at outdoor event

He did not have to lie submerged in pain.

For that, we are grateful.”

One fantweeted, “Feel like a bit of my childhood has just died.

Dustin Diamond and Mario Lopez on a couch

It begins in the skin and spreads to the tissue that lines internal organs.

However Dustin is being treated and fighting this.

Those of us close to him will check that he receives the messages of love and support.

Dustin Diamond and Mario Lopez walking outdoors

Will bring letters to him.

Thank you so much for all the love.”

Dustin will disclose more information once it is available and a plan moving forward is made.”

Dustin Diamond posing at event

It’s so fresh, it’s incredibly hard to process.

And it’s shocking because he was so young; he was only 44.

I honestly thought, ‘There’s no way [he won’t make it].

It sucks, but he’ll bounce back" (viaVariety).

Some people thought his illness was a joke, which is awful, but the internet always spills tales.

I can’t believe we lost Dustin Diamond.

He was a great guy.

Dustin was smart, funny and kind … Dustin was a comedic genius.

He always made me laugh.

I will miss him…"