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Saved by the Bell star Dennis Haskins dies aged 75
The actor known for playing Principal Richard Belding in the long-running sitcom has died at 75.
Analysis deskEditor Andersson Iyke
3 outlets, 2 regions
What happened
Dennis Haskins, the US actor best known for playing high school principal Richard Belding in the Saved by the Bell franchise, has died at age 75.123
His death was confirmed by his agent, Jay Schachter, on Tuesday.1
Haskins' death was confirmed by his agent, Jay Schachter, on Tuesday.1
Schachter described the death as 'a tragic loss' and said everyone loved Mr Belding and those who knew Dennis loved him even more.1
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the cause of death.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported details on Haskins' other roles beyond Saved by the Bell, though The Guardian noted he played the principal character across three programs.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 1The GuardianGBPrivate
Dennis Haskins, US actor who played Mr Belding in Saved by the Bell, dies aged 75
- 3RTÉ NewsIEPublic broadcaster
Oceania
- 2ABC News (Australia)AUPublic broadcaster