Dennis Haskins Dies At 75

Palm Tree Palm Tree By Faizullah Baig Television icon Dennis Haskins, beloved worldwide as Bayside High Principal Richard Belding, has passed away at age 75

Bayside’s Beloved Principal

Haskins brought endless laughter to millions, playing the warm yet firm principal across the entire Saved by the Bell franchise.

"Hey, Hey, Hey!"

His signature line, "Hey, hey, hey—what is going on here?" , became one of the most recognizable TV catchphrases of the 1990s.

Passing Confirmed At 75

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Cast & Fans Share Tributes

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Beyond Bayside High

03. Over a long career, Haskins also made memorable appearances on hit shows like Mad Men and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

A Pop Culture Fixture

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