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Cause of Death Revealed for Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' Principal, Who Died at 75
TMZ said his death certificate also listed other conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, depression and hypertension.
Actor Dennis Haskins, 75, died of Parkinson's disease on September 27 in Burbank, California, TMZ reported on Tuesday. His death certificate, obtained by the entertainment outlet, identified the neurological condition as the immediate cause.
Haskins gained fame starring as Principal Richard Belding on 'Saved by the Bell' and its spin-offs. He began his tenure in the original iteration, 'Good Morning, Miss Bliss,' set in Indiana before the series adopted its iconic name.
Beyond his signature role, Haskins racked up more than 100 credits, including appearances on 'Mad Men,' 'How I Met Your Mother,' and 'The Bold and the Beautiful.' Agent Jay Schachter said, 'It's a tragic loss.'
Ex-Wife Sarah Quinones revealed that Haskins battled Parkinson's disease privately in recent years, cutting off communication with close confidants to hide his diagnosis. No one knew of his struggle before he died.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health certificate also listed irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia alongside Parkinson's disease. These conditions provide fuller context of his health struggles.