Actor Dennis Haskins' Death Certificate Lists Parkinson's Disease as Cause

Dennis Haskins, who portrayed Principal Richard Belding on the sitcom "Saved by the Bell," died on September 27 in Burbank. A death certificate obtained by media reports lists Parkinson's disease as the cause of death; the actor had publicly disclosed his diagnosis in 2018 but kept details private.

Haskins began the role in the 1989 Disney Channel series "Good Morning, Miss Bliss," which was later rebranded as "Saved by the Bell" on NBC, where he remained for its four-season run. He later reprised the character in "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" from 1993 through 2000 and accumulated numerous guest appearances on other television programs.

"It’s a loss for fans and colleagues," said his longtime agent Jay Schachter, who confirmed the death to the press. "He was a dedicated professional and remained connected with his audience throughout his career."

Haskins was 75 at the time of his passing.