Actor Dennis Haskins, “Saved by the Bell” Principal, Dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for his role as the principal in the 90s sitcom "Saved by the Bell," has died at the age of 75. This news is trending in the Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville) area.
Raleigh Durham, NC, September 28, 2026 — Dennis Haskins, widely recognized for his portrayal of Principal Richard Belding in the popular 1990s sitcom “Saved by the Bell,” has passed away at the age of 75. The news of his death is currently trending in the Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville) area.
Haskins became a familiar face to a generation of television viewers through his long-running role as the amiable, though sometimes exasperated, principal of Bayside High School. The character of Mr. Belding was a staple throughout the original series and its subsequent spin-offs and movies.
Born on November 18, 1949, Haskins began his acting career in the late 1970s, accumulating numerous credits across television and film. However, it was his role in “Saved by the Bell” that cemented his status as a pop culture icon. The series, which aired from 1989 to 1993, followed the lives of a group of high school friends and their interactions with Principal Belding.
The details surrounding Haskins’ death were not immediately provided in the trending information. His age at the time of his passing was 75.
The actor’s enduring connection with fans of “Saved by the Bell” was evident through his continued presence at fan conventions and other public appearances over the years. His departure marks the end of an era for many who grew up with the series.
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