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‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding, dies at 75, reports say
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· September 29, 2026
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One of the stars of the popular ‘90s teen sitcom “Saved by the Bell" has died, according to multiple reports. Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding through multiple iterations of the show, passed away at 75, TMZ confirmed.
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Key points Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding through multiple iterations of the show, passed away at 75, TMZ confirmed. One of the stars of the popular ‘90s teen sitcom “Saved by the Bell" has died, according to multiple reports. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? One of the stars of the popular ‘90s teen sitcom “Saved by the Bell" has died, according to multiple reports. Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding through multiple iterations of the show, passed away at 75, TMZ confirmed.
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