Dennis Haskins’ Cause of Death Revealed: How Did the ‘Saved by the Bell’ Actor Die?
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Actor Dennis Haskins, one of the most memorable faces of the television series “Saved by the Bell,” died a few days ago at the age of 75, leaving behind a career that made him one of the most iconic figures in American television. Now, new documents have revealed the actor’s cause of death. Here’s what happened to him.
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What was Dennis Haskins’ cause of death?
The actor died as a result of Parkinson’s disease, according to a death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The document states that Haskins died on September 27 at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank.
Information about his diagnosis had not been made public before his death. People close to him said Haskins kept his health condition private in his final years and had limited contact with people in his circle to prevent them from finding out that he had Parkinson’s disease.
The death certificate also lists other conditions considered significant, including irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. In his final years, Haskins lived in an assisted living facility for seniors.
What was Dennis Haskins’ net worth?
Available estimates put Dennis Haskins’ net worth at around $400,000. Some websites that track celebrity net worth have reported different figures over the years, with estimates ranging from approximately $300,000 to between $100,000 and $1 million.
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Who was Dennis Haskins?
Dennis Haskins was born on November 18, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended Notre Dame High School and later studied at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he played basketball and was a member of the cheerleading squad. He was also a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.
Before establishing himself as an actor, Haskins worked in the music industry as a concert promoter and manager. During that period, he was associated with artists including Tom Jones and Gregg Allman.
His acting career began with television appearances in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He appeared in productions including The Dukes of Hazzard, Archie Bunker’s Place, CHiPs, The Fall Guy, Knots Landing, Magnum, P.I., The Twilight Zone and The Greatest American Hero.
The role that defined his career came with Richard Belding. Haskins first played the character on Good Morning, Miss Bliss, a Disney Channel series that was later reworked into Saved by the Bell. The new series premiered in 1989 and turned the Bayside High principal into his most recognizable character.
Haskins continued playing Belding throughout Saved by the Bell and later reprised the role in Saved by the Bell: The College Years and Saved by the Bell: The New Class. He also appeared in the television movies Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style and Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas.
Outside the franchise, he built an extensive television résumé with appearances in shows such as The West Wing, 7th Heaven, JAG, The Practice, Men of a Certain Age, The Bold and the Beautiful, Mad Men, How I Met Your Mother, New Girl, Hot in Cleveland and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. His film credits included Max Keeble’s Big Move, Red Water, A Million Ways to Die in the West and Clemency.
In addition to acting, Haskins explored music. In 2009, he released the album Karaoke with Your Favorite Principal Dennis, featuring covers of popular songs. He also appeared in various music videos and projects connected to the television culture that shaped his career.
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