{
  "id": 10680397,
  "title": "Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on \"Saved by the Bell,\" has died",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dennis-haskins-who-played-mr-belding-on-saved-by-the-bell-has-died",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T11:19:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dennis-haskins-dies-mr-belding-saved-by-the-bell/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dennis Haskins, the actor who portrayed Principal Richard Belding on the popular 90s sitcom Saved By The Bell, has passed away at the age of 75, according to his agent. Jay Schachter, Haskins' agent, expressed his deep sadness over the loss, stating that everyone who knew Haskins personally cherished him even more. Schachter praised Haskins for his love for his fans, noting that he always made time for them.\n\nBorn in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Haskins pursued his education at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga before venturing into a successful acting career. He had guest roles in various television shows, such as The Twilight Zone and Magnum, P.I., before landing the iconic role of Mr. Belding on Saved By The Bell. Haskins is best remembered for his catchphrase, Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?\n\nIn addition to Saved By The Bell, Haskins also appeared in other shows and movies, including It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Schachter, who has known Haskins for over 20 years, described him as a dear friend and expressed his profound sadness at the loss. Schachter stated that he will miss Haskins terribly and expressed his heartbreak over the situation.",
  "summary": "Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in \"Saved By The Bell,\" has died. He was 75.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Dennis Haskins, aka Mr. Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dead at 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dennis-haskins-aka-mr-belding-on-saved-by-the-bell-dead-at-75",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:58:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}