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Dennis Haskins dead: Saved By The Bell principal dies at 75 as 'heartbroken' friend speaks out

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Karasin, E. (2026, September 29). Dennis Haskins dead: Saved By The Bell principal dies at 75 as 'heartbroken' friend speaks out. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/dennis-haskins-dead-saved-bell-b1298770.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-29 · by Ekin Karasin

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Dennis Haskins, the actor known for playing Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," died at age 75 after battling Parkinson's disease for eight years. His agent and friends described him as kind-hearted and beloved by fans; he had been a regular at a karaoke bar where patrons were unaware of his illness due to his discretion. Haskins also appeared in numerous television shows beyond "Saved By The Bell," including "The West Wing" and "Mad Men."
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Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for his role as Principal Richard Belding in the hit TV series "Saved By The Bell," died at age 75. His agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed the news and expressed that it was a tragic loss, noting Haskins' beloved character and his genuine affection for fans. Born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Haskins played Principal Belding from 1989 to 2000 across multiple iterations of the show, including "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" and "Saved By The Bell: The New Class." He was also known for his catchphrase, "Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?" In addition to "Saved by the Bell," Haskins appeared in various other TV shows and films. Dimples Karaoke bar in Burbank, California, shared that Haskins had been battling Parkinson's disease for eight years before his death but kept it private out of respect for his fans' feelings.

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He was given the nickname “America’s Favourite Principal” for his performance and his character was known for his signature exasperated phrase, “Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?” as he struggled to control his students.
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🔮 He was my client and dear friend for over 20 years, and I will miss him terribly.”

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His agent Jay Schachter said: “It’s a tragic loss. asserted
It → say → ?
Everyone loved Mr. Belding, and those of us who got to know Dennis loved him even more. asserted
who → love → him
“He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED his fans. asserted
I → love → fans
He always had time for them, no matter what. asserted
He → have → them
He was my client and dear friend for over 20 years, and I will miss him terribly.” asserted
I → miss → him
A karaoke bar in California where Haskins had been a “staple” said the actor had been battling Parkinson’s for eight years. asserted
actor → say → years
“He had been silent about his fight with Parkinson’s, among other health concerns, because he did not want the attention,” Dimples Karaoke said in an Instagram post. asserted
Karaoke → want → post
The post went on: “He did not want to have to tell people. asserted
He → go → people
He would say, ‘What do I even say?’ asserted
I → say → What
So I respected his wishes and stayed quiet, and I helped him through his journey into the next chapter of his life. “What a cool and amazing life he had. asserted
he → respect → life
You were very much loved and will never be forgotten.” asserted
You → love → ?
Haskins played Principal Belding in the original Saved by the Bell series from 1989 to 1993 on NBC as well as the sequel Saved by the Bell: The New Class from 1993 until 2000. asserted
Haskins → play → 2000
He was given the nickname “America’s Favourite Principal” for his performance and his character was known for his signature exasperated phrase, “Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?” as he struggled to control his students. asserted
he → give → students
Haskins went on to release an album inspired by his iconic role in the teen sitcom called Karaoke With Your favourite Principal Dennis. asserted
Haskins → go → Dennis
The actor racked up more than 100 acting credits over his decades-long career, including roles in The West Wing, Mad Men, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, How I Met Your Mother and New Girl. asserted
I → rack → Mother
Haskins was a fan of WWE and appeared in several episodes of a YouTube series hosted by wrestler Zack Ryder. asserted
Haskins → appear → Ryder
He is survived by his son, Dustin Haskins. asserted
He → survive → son
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