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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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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins at age 75 on the same date, citing similar sentiments from his agent and mentioning his battle with Parkinson's.”

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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins, who was known for his role as principal Richard Belding in 'Saved by the Bell', at the age of 75.”

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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding in 'Saved By The Bell,' at age 75.”

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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins, best known for his role as Mr. Belding in 'Saved by the Bell,' at age 75.”

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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins, a star from 'Saved by the Bell', at age 75 on the same date.”

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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding in 'Saved by the Bell,' on the same day and at the same age.”

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Evening Standard

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“Both articles report on the death of Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding in 'Saved by the Bell', at age 75 on the same date.”

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Dennis Haskins, Principal on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75

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