Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on *Saved by the Bell*, has died aged 75, his agent announced. His death marks the loss of an actor closely associated with the long-running comedy, whose agent remembered him as a generous person who treasured his fans.
Haskins first played Belding on *Good Morning, Miss Bliss*, which was reworked into NBC’s *Saved by the Bell*, broadcast from 1989 to 1993. He reprised the role on *Saved by the Bell: The New Class* from 1993 to 2000, and reunited with cast members for a 2015 *Tonight Show* sketch. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he also appeared in *Mad Men*, *New Girl* and other television programmes and films, and took part in USO tours for troops.
- Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding, has died aged 75.
- He portrayed Belding across *Saved by the Bell* and its spin-off.
- His career included television, film and USO tours.