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Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died

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Baldwin, S. L. (2026, September 29). Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dennis-haskins-dies-mr-belding-saved-by-the-bell/

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Dennis Haskins, the actor known for his role as Principal Richard Belding in the popular '90s sitcom "Saved By The Bell," has died at age 75, according to his agent Jay Schachter. Born in Chattanooga and a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Haskins had a career spanning guest roles in shows like "The Twilight Zone" and "Magnum, P.I." before landing the iconic role on "Saved By The Bell," where he famously uttered phrases such as "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?" Schachter emphasized Haskins' love for his fans and noted that the cause of death has not been disclosed.
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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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Sarah Lynch Baldwin
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Chattanooga IMDb Tennessee the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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Haskins PERSON · 3× Belding PERSON · 2× Schachter PERSON · 2× Chattanooga GPE · 1× Dennis PERSON · 1× Dennis Haskins PERSON · 1× Jay Schachter PERSON · 1× Richard Belding PERSON · 1× Tennessee GPE · 1× the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ORG · 1×

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"He was my client and dear friend for over 20 years, and I will miss him terribly," Schachter said.
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🔮 Schachter said he will miss Haskins terribly.
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Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in the '90s sitcom "Saved By The Bell," has died, according to his agent. uncertain
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"It's a tragic loss," said Jay Schachter, his agent. asserted
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"Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us who got to know Dennis, loved him even more. asserted
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He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED his fans. asserted
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He always had time for them, no matter what." Haskins' cause of death was not released. The actor was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and studied at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, according to a biography on the university's website. uncertain
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He went on to have a successful acting career, having guest roles in "The Twilight Zone" and "Magnum, P.I." according to IMDb, before becoming Mr. Belding on "Saved By The Bell," where he was know for the phrase, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?" uncertain
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Haskins also appeared in other shows and movies, including "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." asserted
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Schachter said he will miss Haskins terribly. asserted
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"He was my client and dear friend for over 20 years, and I will miss him terribly," Schachter said. asserted
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