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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Sep 29, 3:33 AM
Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' principal, dies at 75
Actor Dennis Haskins, best known as Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died at age 75.
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Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' principal, dies at 75
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What happened Actor Dennis Haskins, best known as Principal Richard Belding on “Saved by the Bell,” has died at age 75.
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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Sep 29, 3:15 AM
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
Dennis Haskins was known for his role on the iconic 1990s teen sitcom "Saved By the Bell" and its spinoffs.
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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Sep 29, 2:57 AM
Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' actor, dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor who played the beloved principal on the 90s sitcom, "Saved by the Bell," has died. He was 75.
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