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  "id": 10683009,
  "title": "Saved By The Bell star Dennis Haskins dies aged 75",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/saved-by-the-bell-star-dennis-haskins-dies-aged-75",
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  "published": "2026-09-29T08:45:00.000Z",
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  "account": "Dennis Haskins, the actor who portrayed school principal Richard Belding in the popular American teen sitcom Saved By The Bell, has passed away at the age of 75. His co-star Lark Voorhies, who played student Lisa Turtle, described Haskins as a \"loyal friend\" in a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram. Voorhies expressed deep sorrow over his loss, recalling their shared history dating back almost four decades. Haskins appeared in various roles within the Saved By The Bell franchise, including spin-offs and films such as Saved By The Bell: The New Class, Saved By The Bell: The College Years, Saved By The Bell: Hawaiian Style, and Saved By The Bell: Wedding In Las Vegas. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Haskins had previously gained recognition for his role in the TV series The Dukes Of Hazzard. His agent, Jay Schachter, also paid tribute to Haskins, praising him as a \"great person\" and lamenting the profound loss that this talented actor's passing represents.",
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        "title": "Saved by the Bell star Dennis Haskins dies aged 75",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/saved-by-the-bell-star-dennis-haskins-dies-aged-75-10715106",
        "published": "2026-09-29T08:28:36.000Z"
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