‘Saved by the Bell’ cast reacts to Dennis Haskins’ heartbreaking death: ‘Losing him hurts so deeply’

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The cast of "Saved by the Bell" has expressed their grief over the death of Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding, at age 75. Tiffani Thiessen and Lark Voorhies shared personal reflections on Instagram, highlighting Haskins' kindness and warmth. Mario Lopez also remembered Haskins as a fun-loving friend who was always ready for karaoke. The article details Haskins’ long career in the series from 1988 to 2000 and mentions that he had been battling Parkinson’s disease for eight years prior to his death.

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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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Tiffani Thiessen told Page Six in a statement via her rep, “Dennis Haskins was a steady presence in my teenage years, the kind of figure who kept us in line while making sure we knew he was in our corner.”

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🔮 “Rest in peace Dennis, you will always hold a special place in my heart,” she concluded her tribute.

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‘Saved by the Bell’ cast reacts to Dennis Haskins’ heartbreaking death: ‘Losing him hurts so deeply’ · assertive framing

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The “Saved by the Bell” cast is mourning Dennis Haskins, who played beloved principal Mr. Belding, after his death at age 75. asserted

who → save → age

he → tell → corner

The actress, who played Kelly Kapowski in the ’80s teen sitcom, said she’ll “always remember [Haskins’] kindness and be grateful for the memories we as a cast got to share with him.” asserted

we → play → him

“RIP Mr. B,” Thiessen, 52, added. asserted

Thiessen → add → ?

Lark Voorhies, who played Lisa Turtle, wrote on Instagram that she’s “truly heartbroken” by Haskins’ passing. asserted

she → play → passing

“Knowing Dennis Haskins for almost 40 years has been one of the truest blessings of my life,” she said, adding, “which makes losing him hurt so deeply.” asserted

losing → know → him

Voorhies, 52, called Haskins “a fabulous person, a loyal friend, and someone with such a kind, gentle heart,” and said she’ll miss his “warmth and laughter more than words can say.” asserted

words → call → warmth

“Rest in peace Dennis, you will always hold a special place in my heart,” she concluded her tribute. asserted

she → rest → tribute

Mario Lopez, who played A.C Slater, shared his own “heartbroken” reaction to Haskins’ death on X. “He played the principal, but Dennis was the biggest kid on the SBTB set,” Lopez, 52, said. asserted

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“If you knew him, you loved him—and if there was karaoke, you knew Dennis was getting on that mic!” asserted

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Lopez continued, “I’m grateful for the laughs, the memories, and the friendship we shared all these years. asserted

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Haskins famously 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

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He starred in “Saved by the Bell” with Thiessen, Lopez, Voorhies, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Elizabeth Berkley, Dustin Diamond and Ed Alonzo. asserted

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The NBC sitcom, which follows a group of Los Angeles high school students, aired from 1989 to 1993. asserted

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Haskins’ death was confirmed Monday by his longtime friend and caretaker. asserted

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His agent, Jay Schachter, opened up about the “tragic loss” to the Hollywood Reporter. asserted

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

Schachter → love → outlet

“He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED his fans.” Haskins’ cause of death is not yet known. asserted

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Dimples karaoke bar in Burbank, California, where Haskins was a “staple” said in an Instagram post that the actor had spent the last eight years battling Parkinson’s disease. asserted

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