The cause of death of “Saved by the Bell” star Dennis Haskins has been announced.
A death certificate obtained by TMZ on Tuesday confirmed that the actor died of Parkinson’s disease.
Other significant conditions listed on the death certificate include irritable bowel syndrome, depression, hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
The document also confirmed that he died at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California.
The actor, known for his role as Principal Richard Belding on the hit sitcom, died on September 27 at the age of 75.
His death was confirmed by his longtime friend and caregiver and reported by WTVC, a news outlet in his hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
“This is a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr. Belding, and those of us who knew Dennis loved him even more. He was a wonderful person and he loved his fans, so he was absolutely LOVED,” the actor’s manager Jay Schachter said in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter.
“No matter what, he always had time for them. He was my client and dear friend for over 20 years, and I will miss him terribly. I am heartbroken.”
Dimples, who owns a karaoke bar in Burbank, Calif., where Haskins is “essential” and considers it his “second home,” revealed in an Instagram post at the time that Haskins had been quietly battling Parkinson’s disease for the past eight years.
“He had kept quiet about his struggle with Parkinson’s disease, among other health issues, because he didn’t want to attract attention. He didn’t want to have to tell people. ‘What should I say?’ he would say. “So I respected his wishes and stayed quiet and helped him on his journey to the next chapter of his life.”
“What a wonderful and wonderful life he had. Rest in peace Dennis. You were so loved and will never be forgotten.”
Haskins’ ex-wife Sarah Quinones later confirmed to TMZ that the actor had Parkinson’s disease before his death and said he kept his condition a secret even from those closest to him.
He claimed that he stopped responding to friends who reached out to him and his friends about his health while he was staying in an assisted living facility toward the end of his life.
Haskins was last seen in public at a Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs game on December 29, 2018, when he was photographed smiling in a suit at the Crypto.com Arena, then known as Staples Center.