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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, Saved by the Bell's principal Belding, dead at 75
'He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely loved his fans,' his agent wrote in a statement
Dennis Haskins, best known for playing principal Richard Belding on the hit sitcom Saved by the Bell, has died.
His agent Jay Schachter confirmed the news to CBC News in a statement.
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agent → save → statement
"It’s a tragic loss.
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Everyone loved Mr. Belding, and those of us who got to know Dennis loved him even more," Schachter told CBC News in an email.
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Schachter → love → email
"He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely loved his fans.
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I → love → fans
He always had time for them, no matter what.
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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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Bayside's principal, Mr. Belding
Haskins became a recognizable face on screen playing Bayside High's loveable, fair, father-figure of a principal, known for his signature trouble catching hallway phrase: "Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?"
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The Chattanooga, Tenn.-born actor first played Mr. Belding on Disney Channel's Good Morning, Miss Bliss — a show that would go on to be picked up and revamped by NBC as Saved by the Bell, running from 1989 to 1993.
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that → play → 1993
He'd go on to reprise his role on Saved by the Bell: The New Class and eventually in a sketch alongside former co-stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Elizabeth Berkley, Mario Lopez and Tiffani Thiessen on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2015.
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His fellow costars are sharing their love on social media.
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"Heartbroken to hear about my old friend," Lopez, who played wrestling team captain A.C. Slater on the show — wrote on Instagram.
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"If you knew him, you loved him—and if there was karaoke, you knew Dennis was getting on that mic!
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Dennis → know → mic
I’m grateful for the laughs, the memories, and the friendship we shared all these years.
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we → ’m → laughs
You’ll always be part of our Bayside family," he continued.
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he → continue → family
Lark Voorhies, who starred alongside him as Lisa Turtle, described knowing Haskins for nearly 40 years "one of the truest blessings" of her life.
"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," she wrote on Instagram, adding that she is heartbroken.
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Haskins made his onscreen debut in a 1979 episode of The Dukes of Hazzard, kicking off a decades-long television and film career.
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Haskins → make → career
Over the years, he appeared in hit shows like Mad Men, Hot in Cleveland, New Girl and in Seth MacFarlane's film A Million Ways to Die in the West.
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he → appear → West
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