Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the television sitcom "Saved by the Bell," has died at age 75.
His longtime agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed the death to multiple outlets, including ABC News, Variety and Deadline.
A cause of death and further details have not been released, according to Variety.
In a statement, Schachter said, "It's a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr. Belding, and those of us who got to know Dennis loved him even more."
How each side covered it
Left
- Reports identified Haskins by his role as Principal Belding on "Saved by the Bell."
- Outlets cited his agent Jay Schachter confirming the death.
- Variety and The Hollywood Reporter included a statement from Schachter calling it "a tragic loss."
“Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for portraying Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died. He was 75.” — Variety
Center
- Deadline and Forbes reported the death, both identifying Haskins by his role as Mr. Belding.
- Deadline included the agent's statement confirming the news.
“Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Mr. Belding in Saved by the Bell, has died. He was 75.” — Deadline
Right
- Independent Journal Review reported the death, identifying Haskins as the actor who played Mr. Belding.
“Mr. Belding Actor Dennis Haskins Dies at 75” — Independent Journal Review
Questions readers ask
Who was Dennis Haskins?
Dennis Haskins was an actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the sitcom "Saved by the Bell."
How did Dennis Haskins die?
A cause of death has not been released, according to Variety.
Who confirmed Dennis Haskins' death?
His longtime agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed the death to outlets including ABC News, Variety and Deadline.
How old was Dennis Haskins when he died?
Dennis Haskins was 75 years old.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- ABC NewsLeft-leaningDennis Haskins, Principal Belding in 'Saved By The Bell,' dies at 75
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningDennis Haskins, principal on TV’s ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75
- The Hollywood ReporterLeft-leaningDennis Haskins, Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75
- VarietyLeft-leaningDennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ Star, Dies at 75
- DeadlineCenterDennis Haskins Dies: ‘Saved By The Bell’s Mr. Belding Was 75
- ForbesCenterDennis Haskins, Mr. Belding On ‘Saved By The Bell,’ Dies At 75
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningMr. Belding Actor Dennis Haskins Dies at 75