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‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dennis Haskins was all smiles in final appearance nearly a decade before death

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Cardoza, R. (2026, September 29). ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dennis Haskins was all smiles in final appearance nearly a decade before death. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/29/celebrity-news/saved-by-the-bell-star-dennis-haskins-made-final-appearance-nearly-a-decade-before-death/

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Dennis Haskins, known for playing Mr. Belding in "Saved by the Bell," made his last public appearance on December 29, 2018, at an NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs. This was nearly a decade before his death at age 75, which was confirmed on Monday. Haskins had been photographed in Los Angeles several times prior to that date but remained out of public view afterward until his passing. The article also mentions that Haskins likely suffered from Parkinson’s disease, though this information was kept private due to his preference for privacy during health struggles.

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Dennis Haskins, known for his role as Mr. Belding in the television show *Saved by the Bell*, made his final public appearance on December 29, 2018, at an NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) in Los Angeles. Haskins was seen smiling and dressed up for the occasion. His last known outings before this were appearances related to a theater performance of "A Bronx Tale" and the premiere of "Lucha Vavoom: Inside America’s Most Outrageous Show" in October 2018, as well as walking around Los Angeles in November 2018. News of his death at age 75 was confirmed on Monday by his caretaker to WCTV, followed by a statement from his agent, Jay Schachter, who expressed deep sorrow over the "tragic loss."

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“Saved by the Bell” alum Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on the beloved show, made his final public appearance nearly a decade before his death. asserted

who → save → death

The actor was photographed at a Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs game on Dec. 29, 2018. asserted

actor → photograph → Dec.

Haskins suited up for the occasion and was all smiles at Crypto.com Arena, then known as the Staples Center. asserted

Haskins → suit → Center

Prior to the NBA game, Haskins made multiple appearances in October 2018, from the opening night performance of “A Bronx Tale” to the “Lucha Vavoom: Inside America’s Most Outrageous Show” premiere. asserted

Haskins → make → premiere

He was also seen walking in Los Angeles in November 2018. asserted

He → see → November

Haskins had not been spotted out and about since watching the Spurs defeat the Clippers the following month. asserted

Spurs → spot → Clippers

News broke Monday of the 75-year-old’s death, with his longtime friend and caretaker confirming the news to WCTV. His agent, Jay Schachter, subsequently opened up about the “tragic loss” to the Hollywood Reporter. asserted

agent → break → Reporter

“Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us who got to know Dennis loved him even more,” he told the outlet. asserted

he → love → outlet

“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,” Schachter added. asserted

Schachter → have → them

“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 → ?

While Haskins’ cause of death is not yet known, an Instagram tribute posted by the Burbank, California, Dimples Karaoke bar — which Haskins was allegedly a “staple” at — claimed he suffered from Parkinson’s disease. uncertain

he → know → disease

“He had been silent about his fight with Parkinson’s, among other health concerns, because he did not want the attention,” the lengthy caption read. asserted

caption → want → attention

“He did not want to have to tell people. asserted

He → want → people

He would say, ‘What do I even say?’” asserted

I → say → What

The social media upload continued, “I respected his wishes and stayed quiet, and I helped him through his journey into the next chapter of his life. asserted

I → continue → life

What a cool and amazing life he had. asserted

he → have → life

You were very much loved and will never be forgotten.” asserted

You → love → ?

Haskins, notably, played “America’s Favorite Principal” from 1988 to 2000, starting with the “Saved by the Bell” predecessor series, “Good Morning, Miss Bliss,” and ending with the “New Class” reboot. asserted

Haskins → play → reboot

‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dennis Haskins was all smiles in final appearance nearly a decade before death

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