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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 29, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET · Updated September 29, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET

Dennis Haskins battled Parkinson’s disease in final years, report says

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by NBC News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Dennis Haskins, who played principal Mr. Belding on Saved by the Bell, has died at 75. A report says he privately battled Parkinson's disease in his final years and had isolated himself from friends.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 d ago from New York Post.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

New York Post 1 d ago
‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins secretly battled Parkinson’s disease in final years, isolated himself from friends ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

Washington Post 1 d ago
Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding in ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75 ↗
NBC News 1 d ago
Dennis Haskins, Principal on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75 ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 29, 8:14 AM ET
1 d ago
NBC News
Dennis Haskins, Principal on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75 ↗
Sep 29, 8:41 AM ET
1 d ago
Washington Post
Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding in ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75 ↗
Sep 29, 11:53 AM ET
1 d ago
New York Post
‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins secretly battled Parkinson’s disease in final years, isolated himself from friends ↗
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