Dennis Haskins, Principal Bleding of ‘Saved By The Bell’, dies at 75

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The actor Dennis Haskins, well remembered for playing Principal Richard Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died, at the age of 75. His agent Jay Schachter has confirmed the news of actor’s death. The longtime agent said “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.”

The cause of death hasn’t been public yet. On three different shows, he portrayed Principal Richard Belding. Initially in the 1989 Disney Channel series "Good Morning, Miss Bliss,” which was then adapted into NBC’s “Saved By The Bell" He played the lead in "Saved By the Bell" during its four-season run from 1989 to 1993. He then returned to the role in "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," which ran for seven seasons from 1993 to 2000.

One of the most popular sitcoms of the 1990s, "Saved By The Bell" follows a group of high school kids as they deal with puberty. Principal Belding's signature slogan, "Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?" will stick in the minds of viewers.

In 2015, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Elizabeth Berkley, Mario Lopez, and Tiffani Thiessen returned for a "Saved By The Bell" sketch on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." This was Haskins' most recent appearance as the renowned principal.

Haskins has been in a number of TV shows and movies, including "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "A Million Ways to Die in the West," "Men of a Certain Age," "The Bold and the Beautiful," "Victorious," "Mad Men," "How I Met Your Mother," "New Girl," and "Hot In Cleveland."

Major cast members including Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Tiffani Thiessen, and Elizabeth Berkley are still making public personal statements, but the Saved by the Bell family has often talked about their close, lifetime relationship.

Unfortunately, the cast of Saved By The Ball lost another cherished star, as Dutin Dimond, who was co-starred with Dennis Haskins as Samuel “Screech” Powers, died of lung cancer in 2021.

FAQs:

Q: When and where did Dennis Haskins die?

A: Around 11:00 PM on Sunday, September 27, 2026, he died quietly. He was staying assisted care facility in a Burbank California.

Q: What was the cause of death of Dennis Haskins?

A: Neither his family nor his agent have disclosed an official cause of death.

Q: Did Dennis Haskins play Mr. Belding on multiple shows?

A: Yes. Dennis Haskins has the rare distinction of portraying Principal Richard Belding in three different franchise adaptations over a twelve-year period.

Q: What did Dennis Haskins do before acting?

A: Before he started making a name for himself in Hollywood, Haskins worked in the music business as a talent manager and concert organizer, working with well-known performers including Gregg Allman and Tom Jones.

Q: Who confirmed the news of the death of Dennis Haskins?

A: The agent of Dennis Haskins Jay Schachter has confirmed the news of actor’s death.