Dennis Haskins, US actor who played Mr Belding in Saved by the Bell, dies aged 75
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Dennis Haskins, the American actor best known for playing Mr. Belding in the TV series Saved by the Bell, has died at age 75. His cause of death has not been announced.Key Facts
- Dennis Haskins was famous for his role as Mr. Richard Belding, the high school principal in Saved by the Bell and its related shows.
- He first played the character in Good Morning, Miss Bliss, then in Saved by the Bell (1989-1993), and later in Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993-2000).
- The show Saved by the Bell was very popular among young people in the US and focused on the lives of high school students.
- Haskins loved his fans and often spent time with them, according to his agent.
- He passed away late on Sunday, but the cause of death has not been revealed.
- Fellow actor Lark Voorhies, who starred with him, shared a tribute on Instagram praising his kindness and friendship.
- A karaoke bar in Burbank, California, where Haskins often went, also paid tribute, saying he was loved by many and known for singing and taking selfies with fans.
- Haskins earned a bachelor’s degree in theater from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2015, years after his TV success.
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