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Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' principal, dies at 75
The actor's agent confirmed his death Tuesday; Haskins was best known as Principal Richard Belding at the fictional Southern California school Bayside High.
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the NBC sitcom 'Saved by the Bell,' has died at age 75, the Associated Press reported September 29. His agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed the death early Tuesday; additional details were not immediately available.
What it means locally
Haskins first played Belding in 'Good Morning, Miss Bliss' and continued in 'Saved by the Bell,' which followed students at the fictional Bayside High in Southern California, and in 'Saved by the Bell: The New Class.' Co-star Lark Voorhies remembered him as a loyal friend with a kind heart, while his agent emphasized Haskins' generosity toward fans. Before acting, Haskins worked as a music manager, agent and concert promoter; his later television credits included guest roles on 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Magnum, P.I.' The accompanying photograph shows Haskins at Washington State University's Springfest in April 2007 and is archival.
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