Saved By The Bell star Dennis Haskins dies aged 75

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-09-29 · by Casey Cooper-Fiske

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Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Mr. Belding in the TV series "Saved By The Bell," has died at age 75. His co-star Lark Voorhies shared on Instagram that she was heartbroken by his passing and remembered him as a loyal friend with a kind heart. His agent Jay Schachter also paid tribute, noting Haskins' love for his fans and describing him as a great person who always had time for them. The cause of death was not disclosed.
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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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📰 Dennis Haskins Dies Age 75
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“Both articles report on the exact same event, Dennis Haskins' death at age 75, with identical wording from Lark Voorhies.”
ABC News (US)
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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins at age 75, a key cast member from 'Saved By The Bell', and refer to the same cause of not disclosing the cause of death.”
NBC News
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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins, actor known for 'Saved by the Bell,' at age 75 on the same date.”
New York Post
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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins at age 75, confirming it as the same specific incident.”
Evening Standard
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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins on the same date, referencing him as the actor who played Mr. Belding in 'Saved By The Bell', indicating they are describing the same specific event.”
CBS News
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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding in 'Saved By The Bell', at the age of 75 on the same date.”
NBC News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 no claims extracted 📰 publisher trust 95
“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins, a star from 'Saved By The Bell,' at age 75 on the same date.”
The Guardian
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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins, a US actor known for his role in Saved by the Bell, at age 75 on the same day.”
Global News
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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins, who died at age 75 and is known for his role in 'Saved by the Bell', occurring on the same day.”
CBC News
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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins at age 75, who was known for playing Principal Belding in Saved by the Bell.”

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🔮 I am truly heartbroken by his passing and will miss his warmth and laughter more than words can say.
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Voorhies, who played student Lisa Turtle, said in a post on Instagram: “Knowing Dennis Haskins for almost 40 years has been one of the truest blessings of my life, which makes losing him hurt so deeply. “We shared so much history together from our earliest days, and through it all, he remained a fabulous person, a loyal friend, and someone with such a kind, gentle heart. “
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🔮 I am truly heartbroken by his passing and will miss his warmth and laughter more than words can say.
2026-09-29 · Evening Standard
Saved By The Bell star Dennis Haskins dies aged 75 · assertive framing
2026-09-29 · Evening Standard
Saved By The Bell star Dennis Haskins dies aged 75 · assertive framing

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US actor Dennis Haskins has been remembered as “a loyal friend” by his Saved By The Bell co-star Lark Voorhies after his death aged 75. asserted
Haskins → remember → death
A cause of death was not given. asserted
cause → give → death
Voorhies, who played student Lisa Turtle, said in a post on Instagram: “Knowing Dennis Haskins for almost 40 years has been one of the truest blessings of my life, which makes losing him hurt so deeply. “We shared so much history together from our earliest days, and through it all, he remained a fabulous person, a loyal friend, and someone with such a kind, gentle heart. “ asserted
he → play → heart
I am truly heartbroken by his passing and will miss his warmth and laughter more than words can say. asserted
words → heartbroken → warmth
Rest in peace Dennis, you will always hold a special place in my heart.” asserted
you → rest → heart
Haskins, who starred in Saved By The Bell from 1989 to 1993, also appeared in spin-off show Saved By The Bell: The New Class, which ran from 1993 to 2000, and predecessor Good Morning, Miss Bliss, which ran from 1988 to 1989. asserted
which → star → 1989
He appeared in the spin-off show Saved By The Bell: The College Years (1993), and two Saved By The Bell films: Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style (1992) and Saved By The Bell: Wedding In Las Vegas (1994). asserted
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His agent Jay Schachter said in his statement: “It’s a tragic loss. asserted
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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. asserted
I → love → fans
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
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