{
  "id": 12657945,
  "title": "‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins cause of death revealed: report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/saved-by-the-bell-actor-dennis-haskins-cause-of-death-revealed-report",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T15:43:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12091016/saved-by-the-bell-actor-dennis-haskins-cause-of-death/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dennis Haskins, the actor who played Principal Richard Belding on the popular 1990s sitcom Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 75. The cause of death, revealed in his death certificate, was Parkinson's disease, although other significant health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia were also listed. Parkinson's is a nervous system disorder that affects motor functions, often leading to tremors, slow movement, and stiff, inflexible muscles. It affects over 120,000 people in Canada, though there is currently no cure. The actor's death was confirmed by his agent, Jay Schachter, who spoke highly of Haskins' kindness and dedication to his fans. Haskins reprised his iconic role on the show's spin-off, Saved by the Bell: The New Class. Fellow cast members and fans have shared their condolences, praising Haskins' warmth, loyalty, and professionalism.",
  "summary": "Dennis Haskins played Principal Richard Belding on the hit sitcom, 'Saved by the Bell,' which ran from 1989 to 1993 and followed a group of students at the fictitious Bayside High.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}