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Saved By The Bell star Dennis Haskins dies aged 75

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Cooper-Fiske, C. (2026, September 29). Saved By The Bell star Dennis Haskins dies aged 75. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/american-tennessee-mario-lopez-tiffani-thiessen-mad-men-b1298783.html

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Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Mr. Belding in the TV series "Saved By The Bell," has died at age 75. His co-star Lark Voorhies shared on Instagram that she was heartbroken by his passing and remembered him as a loyal friend with a kind heart. His agent Jay Schachter also paid tribute, noting Haskins' love for his fans and describing him as a great person who always had time for them. The cause of death was not 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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🔮 “I feel that I’ve won the game, despite I would say my key development area in this game being identifying Traitors correctly.

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2026-10-30 · assertive framing · Final episode of The Celebrity Traitors as faithfuls

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US actor Dennis Haskins has been remembered as “a loyal friend” by his Saved By The Bell co-star Lark Voorhies after his death aged 75. asserted

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A cause of death was not given. asserted

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Voorhies, who played student Lisa Turtle, said in a post on Instagram: “Knowing Dennis Haskins for almost 40 years has been one of the truest blessings of my life, which makes losing him hurt so deeply. “We shared so much history together from our earliest days, and through it all, he remained a fabulous person, a loyal friend, and someone with such a kind, gentle heart. “ asserted

he → play → heart

I am truly heartbroken by his passing and will miss his warmth and laughter more than words can say. asserted

words → heartbroken → warmth

Rest in peace Dennis, you will always hold a special place in my heart.” asserted

you → rest → heart

Haskins, who starred in Saved By The Bell from 1989 to 1993, also appeared in spin-off show Saved By The Bell: The New Class, which ran from 1993 to 2000, and predecessor Good Morning, Miss Bliss, which ran from 1988 to 1989. asserted

which → star → 1989

He appeared in the spin-off show Saved By The Bell: The College Years (1993), and two Saved By The Bell films: Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style (1992) and Saved By The Bell: Wedding In Las Vegas (1994). asserted

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His agent Jay Schachter said in his statement: “It’s a tragic loss. asserted

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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

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He always had time for them, no matter what. asserted

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“He was my client and dear friend for over 20 years, and I will miss him terribly. asserted

I → miss → him

I’m heartbroken.” asserted

I → ’m → ?

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