Dennis Haskins, the actor who played Principal Richard Belding on the teen sitcom "Saved by the Bell," has died at the age of 75, according to Variety.
Variety reported the death on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. No cause of death was included in the reporting available at the time of publication.
Haskins was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, according to WTVC, which identified him as a Chattanooga native in its coverage of his death. He became widely known for his role as the fictional Bayside High School principal, a character he played across the show's run and in later revivals of the franchise.
The role made Haskins a familiar figure to a generation of viewers who grew up watching the series, which centered on a group of students at the fictional California school. His character, Principal Belding, served as the adult authority figure the students regularly worked around.
Coverage of his death appeared across multiple outlets, including The New York Times, NBC News and Yahoo, all of which noted his association with the "Saved by the Bell" role in their headlines.
Additional details, including funeral arrangements and statements from former castmates, had not been reported in the material available at the time of publication.
Watch for further reporting from Variety and other outlets on cause of death and tributes from Haskins' former co-stars.
