Dennis Haskins, who played the principal in «Saved by the Bell», - has died

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. This was reported by his agent Jay Schachter, who confirmed the information to TMZ.

Schachter noted that this is a tragic loss, adding that «everyone loved Mr. Belding», - and those who knew Dennis loved him even more. He emphasized that Haskins always took the time for his fans and had been his client and close friend for over 20 years. The cause of Haskins' death is currently unknown.

In addition to «Saved by the Bell», - Haskins also portrayed Principal Belding in spin-offs such as «Saved by the Bell: The College Years» and «Saved by the Bell: The New Class».