'Saved By The Bell''s Dennis Haskin's Cause Of Death Revealed

Deadline • October 6, 2026 • entertainment

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Dennis Haskins, best known for his role as Mr. Belding in Saved by the Bell, died on September 27 in Burbank from Parkinson’s disease, according to his death certificate obtained by TMZ.
Haskins was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2018 but kept his condition largely private until his death at age 75.
He originally played Principal Richard Belding on Good Morning, Miss Bliss before reprising the role on Saved by the Bell and its spin-off, Saved by the Bell: The New Class, spanning over a decade.
Beyond Saved by the Bell, Haskins had numerous acting credits in TV shows including The West Wing, Mad Men, How I Met Your Mother, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
His agent, Jay Schachter, described Haskins as a beloved figure who deeply cared for his fans and expressed heartbreak over the loss of his client and friend.

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