Actor Dennis Haskins, star of «Saved by the Bell», - has died
29 september 2026 в 17:50
Actor Dennis Haskins, known for his role as Principal Richard Belding in the series «Saved by the Bell», - has passed away at the age of 75. His representative announced the loss on September 28, calling it «tragic».
Haskins first played this role in the comedy «Good Morning, Miss Bliss» in 1988, and his character became one of the few who transitioned to «Saved by the Bell», - which aired from 1989 to 1993 on NBC. The actor’s representative noted that Haskins was a «wonderful person» who «absolutely loved his fans» and always made time to connect with them.
The cause of death has not yet been determined. Haskins also reprised his iconic role in the spin-offs «Saved by the Bell: The New Class» and «Saved by the Bell: The College Years», - as well as in the television movie «Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas».
The actor was originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and began his career with small roles in series such as «The Dukes of Hazzard» before landing his famous role after seven auditions. Haskins described his work on «Saved by the Bell» as «the best job ever».
He was previously married to Sara Diane Goins, with whom he had a son. In 2021, Dustin Diamond, who played Screech in the original «Saved by the Bell» and «The New Class», - tragically passed away.
Haskins first played this role in the comedy «Good Morning, Miss Bliss» in 1988, and his character became one of the few who transitioned to «Saved by the Bell», - which aired from 1989 to 1993 on NBC. The actor’s representative noted that Haskins was a «wonderful person» who «absolutely loved his fans» and always made time to connect with them.
The cause of death has not yet been determined. Haskins also reprised his iconic role in the spin-offs «Saved by the Bell: The New Class» and «Saved by the Bell: The College Years», - as well as in the television movie «Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas».
The actor was originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and began his career with small roles in series such as «The Dukes of Hazzard» before landing his famous role after seven auditions. Haskins described his work on «Saved by the Bell» as «the best job ever».
He was previously married to Sara Diane Goins, with whom he had a son. In 2021, Dustin Diamond, who played Screech in the original «Saved by the Bell» and «The New Class», - tragically passed away.
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