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We now know the cause of death Dennis Haskinsthe actor who played Principal Richard Belding on the 80s/90s TV show Saved by the Stone.
TMZ obtained a copy of his death certificate from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and it lists Parkinson’s disease as the primary cause of death. He also suffered from depression, IBS, hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Unfortunately, he became somewhat withdrawn in his later years, according to the center, living in an assisted living facility but choosing to cut off contact with close friends and ex-wife. Sarah Quinones. It is believed that he did not want others to know that he was battling Parkinson’s disease.
With over 100 acting credits to his name, Dennis is always working hard through at least 2020. He played parts in Mad Men, The New Girl, It’s always sunny in Philadelphia, The West Side, 7 heavenand much more.
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Tiffany Thiessenplayed by Kelly Kapowski, shared a tribute via Insta Stories when news of his death broke in late September, writing:
“Dennis Haskins was a constant presence when I was a teenager, the kind of figure that kept us going while making sure we knew he was in our corner. I will always remember his kindness and be grateful for the memories we got as a team to share with him. RIP Mr B.”
Mario Lopezwho played AC Slater, shared a picture with him to Instagramcalling it a “preferred principle”.
Voorhies Larkplayed by Lisa Turtle, also shared a photo of him on Insta, captioned:
“Knowing Dennis Haskins for nearly 40 years has been one of the truest blessings of my life, and he will be missed so much. We shared so much history together from our earliest days, and through it all, he remained a wonderful man, a loyal friend, and someone with such a kind, gentle heart. I am truly heartbroken at his passing and will miss his warmth and smile.” more than you always say rest in words.
Look at the Saved by the Stone a meeting Jimmy Fallon hosted ten years ago here:
Dennis died at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center on September 27 in Burbank, California. He was 75.
May he rest in peace.
[Image via Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon/YouTube.]
