Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins dies aged 75

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Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding in Saved by the Bell, has died aged 75.

American actor Dennis Haskins has died at 75. He was best known for playing Principal Richard Belding in the 1990s teen sitcom Saved by the Bell, appearing in the original series, spin-offs and reboot The New Class. His agent Jay Schachter confirmed his death, stating that Haskins was well-liked and 'absolutely loved his fans'. The New York Post reports that Haskins battled Parkinson's disease in his final years and was in an assisted living facility at the end of his life.

How it is being reported

• ‘Saved by the Bell’ cast reacts to Dennis Haskins’ heartbreaking death: ‘Losing him hurts so deeply’Tiffani Thiessen, Mario Lopez and more mourned their beloved co-star after he passed away at 75.New York Post · 29 Sept, 17:57
• ‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins secretly battled Parkinson’s disease in final years, isolated himself from friendsThe actor's ex-wife, Sarah Quinones, told TMZ on Tuesday that Haskins was in an assisted living facility at the end of his life.New York Post · 29 Sept, 16:53
• Dennis Haskins, US actor who played Mr Belding in Saved by the Bell, dies aged 75Agent calls death of Haskins, who played the school principal in three programs, ‘a tragic loss’ The US actor Dennis Haskins – most known for co-starring in the popular Saved by the Bell television series franchise – has died, his agent confirmed on Tuesday. He was 75. Alluding to Haskins’ Saved by the Bell character, the fictional high school principal Mr Richard Belding, agent Jay Schachter said in a statement: “It’s a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr Belding, and those of us who got to know Dennis loved him even more. Continue reading...Guardian World · 29 Sept, 14:49
• ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dennis Haskins dead at 75Dennis Haskins first portrayed Mr. Belding on "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" before the role became iconic across the "Saved by the Bell" franchise.Fox News · 29 Sept, 14:27
• ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dennis Haskins was all smiles in final appearance nearly a decade before deathNews broke Monday that actor, nicknamed “America’s Favorite Principal" for playing Mr. Belding from 1988 to 2000, died at 75.New York Post · 29 Sept, 12:49
• ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dennis Haskins was all smiles in final appearance nearly a decade before deathNews broke Monday that actor, nicknamed “America’s Favorite Principal" for playing Mr. Belding from 1988 to 2000, died at 75.New York Post · 29 Sept, 12:49
• Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has diedDennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.CBS News · 29 Sept, 12:19
• Saved By The Bell star Dennis Haskins dies aged 75Haskins played school principal Richard Belding in the American teen sitcom.Evening Standard · 29 Sept, 12:01
• Saved By The Bell star Dennis Haskins dies aged 75Haskins played school principal Richard Belding in the American teen sitcom.Evening Standard · 29 Sept, 09:12
• Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75Actor Dennis Haskins, best known for his role as Mr. Belding in the popular 1990s teen series Saved by the Bell, has died. He was 75.UPI · 29 Sept, 08:27
• Saved By The Bell Actor Dennis Haskins Has Died, Aged 75Saved By The Bell actor Dennis Haskins has died at the age of 75. The US performer was best known for his portrayal of Bayside High School’s principal Ricard Belding throughout the show’s original run, including several spin-offs and the reboot The New Class. Dennis’ agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed on Monday that the actor died a day earlier, lamenting: “It’s a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us who got to know Dennis, loved him even more. “He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED his fans. He always had time for them, no matter what.” Dennis Haskins…HuffPost UK · 29 Sept, 07:42
• Dennis Haskins dead: Saved By The Bell principal dies at 75 as 'heartbroken' friend speaks outThe actor’s ‘heartbroken’ friend of 20 years shared a devastated tributeEvening Standard · 29 Sept, 07:24
• Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins dies aged 75Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins has died at the age of 75 (Picture: NBCUniversal via Getty Images) Saved by the Bell star Dennis Haskins who played Principal Belding has died. Haskins became a familiar face on the American sitcom and portraying Principal Richard Belding for more than a…Metro · 29 Sept, 07:14
• Dennis Haskins, beloved ‘Saved by the Bell’ star who played Mr. Belding, dead at 75"It's a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us who got to know Dennis, loved him even more. He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED his fans."New York Post · 29 Sept, 06:05

In this story: Dennis Haskins · Saved by the Bell · Jay Schachter · Bayside High School

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