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  "id": 10640792,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T07:50:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/dennis-haskins-saved-by-the-bell-star-dies-at-75-12499451"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dennis Haskins, the actor famous for portraying Principal Richard Belding in the popular 1980s sitcom Saved by the Bell, has passed away at the age of 75, according to his agent Jay Schachter. Schachter described the loss as tragic and praised Haskins as a great person who always had time for his fans. Haskins, who appeared in nearly 90 episodes of Saved by the Bell from 1989 to 1992, was known for his love of his fans, often spending time talking to them and even taking selfies. Dimples Karaoke, a now-defunct bar in Burbank, California, where Haskins frequently visited, paid tribute to him on Instagram. The bar remembered Haskins as a regular, who was as much a part of the establishment as its owner, despite never actually owning it. The bar closed down roughly 11 years ago, but Haskins' association with the place remains strong. While his portrayal of Mr. Belding remains iconic, to his fans, Haskins was much more than just a television principal.",
  "summary": "Actor Dennis Haskins was best known for playing Principal Richard Belding in the series \"Saved by the Bell.\"",
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    "Haskins known for love of fans, often interacting with them"
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        "outlet": "Consequence",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins, Saved By the Bell’s Principal Belding, Dead at 75",
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        "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",
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        "published": "2026-09-29T02:47:41.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75",
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        "published": "2026-09-29T02:49:15.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins Dies: ‘Saved By The Bell’s Mr. Belding Was 75",
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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",
        "published": "2026-09-29T03:00:26.000Z"
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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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins, Actor Who Played Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dead at 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dennis-haskins-actor-who-played-principal-belding-on-saved-by-the",
        "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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