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Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75

Compiled Sep 29

Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, who played the hapless principal on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75 · Photo: The Associated Press

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Dennis Haskins played Principal Richard Belding on 'Saved by the Bell'

  1. 1980s
    Haskins had guest roles in 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Magnum, P.I.'
  2. 1989 to 1993
    'Saved by the Bell' aired on NBC with Haskins as Principal Belding
  3. Tuesday
    Haskins' death was confirmed by his agent

“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. He was my client and dear friend for over 20 years, and I will miss him terribly. I’m heartbroken.”

Jay Schachter

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