Dennis Haskins’ death has prompted a wave of condolences for the performer most famous for playing the head of Bayside High School. He portrayed Principal Richard Belding on the sitcom Saved by the Bell, a role that established him as a prominent figure in teen television during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The actor was 75 years old. Reports of his passing emerged on September 29, with peers and fans posting tributes on social media to honor his contributions to the entertainment industry.