Dennis Haskins, the actor known for playing Principal Richard Belding in Saved by the Bell, has died at 75. His friend and caretaker shared the news of his demise.
“Late last night, that journey ended for him. He is now at peace and is probably entertaining the people in the sky. Just know that if you tried to reach out to him in the last few years, I did read your messages to him, and you were heard. I looked up and saw that the room he had been in was a gift from the Mario Lopez Golf Classic, and somehow, that made me feel a little better. What a cool and amazing life he had. Rest in peace, Dennis. You were very much loved and will never be forgotten. An official cause of death for Haskins was not mentioned. However, the actor battled with Parkinson’s . Several people paid tributes to Haskins. Another added “He was everybody’s Principal. He was both comic relief and the voice of wisdom that the kids needed. He was a big part of my teenage years. Thank you for everything Dennis Haskins. RIP Mr. B.”
After I said my final goodbyes to him last night, I was across the hall signing some paperwork. One said “Saved bye the Bell Principle Dennis Haskins passes away at 75 grew up watching that show RIP Fine Sir”.
