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Beloved Principal Belding, Dennis Haskins, Dies at 75; Entertainment World Mourns
- •Popular actor Dennis Haskins, best known as Principal Belding in 'Saved by the Bell,' has passed away at 75.
- •His agent, J. Schacter, confirmed the death, but the cause has not yet been disclosed.
- •Haskins reprised his iconic role in 'Good Morning, Miss Bliss' and 'Saved by the Bell: The New Class.'
- •He reunited with 'Saved by the Bell' castmates on 'The Tonight Show' and regularly performed music, including USO tours.
- •Friend Kimberly Snow revealed Haskins battled Parkinson's and other health issues for eight years, keeping it private.
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Dennis Haskins was an American actor and singer best known for playing the beloved Principal Belding in the hit series 'Saved by the Bell'. He portrayed the iconic character across multiple iterations of the franchise, including 'Saved by the Bell: The New Class' and its predecessor 'Good Morning, Miss Bliss'.
The specific cause of death has not been officially disclosed by his agent, J. Schacter, who confirmed his passing. However, his long-time caretaker and friend revealed that he had fallen ill with Parkinson's and other health issues eight years prior to his death.
Dennis Haskins was born on November 18, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He later began his onscreen acting career in 1979 with an appearance in an episode of 'The Dukes of Hazzard'.
