Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding in 'Saved By The Bell,' dies at 75
The actor also appeared at WWE events and independent wrestling shows throughout his life, and no cause of death has been disclosed.
- Actor Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died at 75. His death was confirmed by his agent and first reported by WTVC in his hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- Haskins first played Belding in "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" on the Disney Channel in 1988 before the show became "Saved by the Bell" the following year. His signature greeting, "Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?" became a hallmark of the sitcom.
- Beyond the sitcom, Haskins appeared on "Archie Bunker's Place," "Hot in Cleveland," and nearly 100 other productions as an actor and voiceover artist. In recent years, he traveled the country visiting Minor League Baseball stadiums, signing autographs and greeting fans.
- A passionate wrestling fan, Haskins attended numerous WWE events throughout his life and made independent appearances at Pro Wrestling Syndicate's "Saved by the Ring Bell." He also featured in Matt Cardona's "True Long Island Story" and "The JBL & Cole Show."
- The University in Chattanooga honored Haskins as the Most Distinguished Alumni of 2000, recognizing his community impact. The region also holds an academic decathlon in his name, The Dennis Haskins Open, cementing his enduring legacy.
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Friends and fans alike have rushed to honor the man they knew as Richard Belding, the principal on the hit 1990s teen sitcom "Saved by the Bell."Actor Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Mr. Belding from "Good Morning, Miss Bliss" in 1988 all the way through "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" in 2000, passed away on Sunday in Burbank, California. He was 75 and had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for the past eight years, the New York …
Actor Dennis Haskins, known for playing director Belding in 'Saved by the Bell', died at 75
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