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  "id": 10639232,
  "title": "Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dennis-haskins-principal-belding-on-saved-by-the-bell-dies-at-75-10639232",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T07:30:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The New York Times",
    "slug": "the-new-york-times",
    "url": "https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/arts/television/dennis-haskins-dead.html"
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  "summary": "Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the popular high school sitcom \"Saved by the Bell,\" has died at the age of 75. According to his agent, Jay Schachter, Haskins' passing is a \"tragic loss.\"\n\nHaskins reprised his role as Principal Belding in a long-running spinoff of the show. His agent described him as a great person who loved his fans and always had time for them.\n\nThe cause of Haskins' death is not currently known. His agent confirmed the news to several media outlets, including TheWrap, Variety, and Deadline.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Consequence",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins, Saved By the Bell’s Principal Belding, Dead at 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dennis-haskins-saved-by-the-bells-principal-belding-dead-at-75",
        "published": "2026-09-29T02:40:41.000Z"
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        "outlet": "TVLine",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins, Saved By The Bell's Mr. Belding, Dead At 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dennis-haskins-saved-by-the-bells-mr-belding-dead-at-75",
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        "title": "Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75",
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        "outlet": "Deadline",
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        "published": "2026-09-29T02:52:47.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ Star, Dies at 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dennis-haskins-saved-by-the-bell-star-dies-at-75-10595353",
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        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins, ‘Saved by the Bell’ Star, Dies at 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dennis-haskins-saved-by-the-bell-star-dies-at-75",
        "published": "2026-09-29T03:03:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins cause of death update: What happened to Saved by the Bell actor? All on health issues amid death at 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dennis-haskins-cause-of-death-update-what-happened-to-saved-by-the",
        "published": "2026-09-29T03:28:35.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins, Actor Who Played Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dead at 75",
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        "published": "2026-09-29T06:42:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "NYT Arts",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dennis-haskins-principal-belding-on-saved-by-the-bell-dies-at-75-10636629",
        "published": "2026-09-29T07:30:22.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' Star, Dies At 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dennis-haskins-saved-by-the-bell-star-dies-at-75-10640792",
        "published": "2026-09-29T07:50:02.000Z"
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