Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ Principal, Dies at 75

Chattanooga, TN, September 29, 2026 —

Dennis Haskins, the actor widely recognized for his portrayal of Richard Belding, the principal in the popular 1990s television series Saved by the Bell, has passed away at the age of 75. Haskins, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died recently. The specific circumstances or cause of his death were not immediately available.

Haskins became a familiar face to a generation of television viewers as Mr. Belding, the authority figure at Bayside High School. His character was known for his catchphrases and his often-exasperated interactions with the show’s main student cast. The series, which originally aired from 1989 to 1993, followed the lives of a group of high school friends. Haskins reprised his role in spin-offs and reunion specials, including Saved by the Bell: The College Years and Saved by the Bell: The New Class, as well as a subsequent revival series.

Born in Chattanooga, Haskins’ career in entertainment spanned several decades. While his role as Mr. Belding remains his most prominent, he also appeared in other television shows and films, often in character roles. His presence in the role of the high school principal endeared him to many fans who grew up watching the program.

Further details regarding memorial services or tributes have not yet been publicly announced.

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