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Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' actor, dies at age 75
Representatives confirm the death of the television actor best known for playing high school principal Mr. Belding.
The short version
- Actor Dennis Haskins, famous for playing Principal Richard Belding across the 'Saved by the Bell' franchise, has died at age 75.[The Guardian · Fox News]
- His representative confirmed his death, which reportedly took place late Sunday.[The Guardian · Fox News]
- Officials and representatives have not publicly released a cause of death.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- Dennis Haskins died at the age of 75, as confirmed by his representative.[The Guardian · Fox News]
- Haskins played the character Mr. Belding across three television series in the Saved by the Bell franchise.[The Guardian · Fox News]
- He also appeared in television series including Mad Men, The West Wing, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.[The Guardian · Fox News]
- Haskins earned a bachelor's degree in theater from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2015.[The Guardian]
- He is survived by his son, Dustin.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- The cause of Haskins' death has not been publicly disclosed.[The Guardian · Fox News]
Sources
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