Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the popular television series Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 75.
Haskins became widely recognized for his role as the strict but caring principal of Bayside High School. His character appeared throughout the original series and became one of the show’s memorable figures.
His talent agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed his death to TMZ. Further details about the circumstances of his passing were not immediately available at the time of reporting.
Haskins’ performance as Principal Belding made him a familiar face to television audiences and earned him a lasting place in the legacy of Saved by the Bell.