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Beloved ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dennis Haskins’ cause of death revealed

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Rubio, A. (2026, October 6). Beloved ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dennis Haskins’ cause of death revealed. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/06/celebrity-news/dennis-haskins-cause-of-death-revealed-after-saved-by-the-bell-star-dies-at-75/

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Dennis Haskins, known for his role as Mr. Belding in "Saved by the Bell," died from Parkinson’s disease, according to his death certificate obtained by TMZ. The document also lists irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia among other significant conditions. He passed away at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California. Haskins had been battling Parkinson's privately for eight years before his death, as revealed by a friend who managed the karaoke bar Dimples where he was a regular.
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Dennis Haskins, best known as Principal Belding from "Saved by the Bell", died on December 26, 2021, at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. His death certificate also listed other significant health conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Haskins had privately battled Parkinson's for eight years before his passing. He was a regular at Dimples, a karaoke bar in Burbank, which he considered his "second home." His agent, Jay Schachter, expressed profound sorrow over the loss of both his client and dear friend, stating that Haskins had always been generous with his time for fans.

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Dimples — a karaoke bar in Burbank, California, where Haskins was a “staple” and considered the spot his “second home” — revealed in an Instagram post at the time that Haskins had quietly been battling Parkinson’s disease for the past eight years. “He had been silent about his fight with Parkinson’s, among other health concerns, because he did not want the attention.
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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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“Saved by the Bell” star Dennis Haskins’ cause of death has been revealed. asserted
cause → save → death
His death certificate, obtained by TMZ on Tuesday, confirmed that the actor died from Parkinson’s disease. asserted
actor → obtain → disease
Other significant conditions listed in his death certificate include irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. asserted
conditions → list → syndrome
The document also confirmed that he died at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California. asserted
he → confirm → Burbank
His death was confirmed by a longtime friend and caretaker and reported by WTVC, a news outlet in his hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. “It’s a tragic loss. asserted
It → confirm → Chattanooga
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,” the actor’s agent, Jay Schachter, told the Hollywood Reporter in a statement. asserted
agent → love → statement
“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
I’m heartbroken.” asserted
I → ’m → ?
Dimples — a karaoke bar in Burbank, California, where Haskins was a “staple” and considered the spot his “second home” — revealed in an Instagram post at the time that Haskins had quietly been battling Parkinson’s disease for the past eight years. “He had been silent about his fight with Parkinson’s, among other health concerns, because he did not want the attention. asserted
he → consider → 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
So I respected his wishes and stayed quiet, and I helped him through his journey into the next chapter of his life,” the caption, which was shared alongside photos of Haskins at the establishment, read. asserted
which → respect → establishment
You were very much loved and will never be forgotten.” asserted
You → love → ?
Haskins’ ex-wife, Sarah Quinones, later confirmed to TMZ that the actor had been suffering from Parkinson’s before his death, saying he kept his condition private, even from those closest to him. asserted
he → confirm → him
She claimed he stopped responding to her and friends who reached out about his health while he was staying at an assisted living facility near the end of his life. asserted
he → claim → life
Haskins was last seen publicly at a Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs game on Dec. 29, 2018, where he was photographed smiling in a suit at the Crypto.com Arena, then known as Staples Center. asserted
he → see → Center
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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