Saved by the Bell star Lark Voorhies is the first cast member to react to the death of Dennis Haskins. The actress, who is now fifty-two years old, paid tribute on Instagram late Monday, September 28. She has more than 127,000 followers on the app. As per a report shared by Us Weekly, Voorhies wrote that"Knowing Dennis Haskins for almost 40 years has been one of the truest blessings of my life, which makes losing him hurt so deeply.""We shared so much history together from our earliest days, and through it all, he remained a fabulous person, a loyal friend, and someone with such a kind, gentle heart. I am truly heartbroken by his passing and will miss his warmth and laughter more than words can say. Rest in peace, Dennis, you will always hold a special place in my heart," she added.Lark Voorhies played Lisa Turtle on the NBC sitcom, which aired from 1989 to 1993, and was part of the core teenage cast alongside Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Tiffany Thiessen and Elizabeth Berkley. Dennis Haskins was best known as Principal Richard Belding, a role he originated on Good Morning, Miss Bliss. As per the same outlet, his representative confirmed the death at the age of seventy-five on Monday."It's a tragic loss. Everyone loved Mr. Belding and those of us who got to know Dennis loved him even more," his spokesperson said.Dennis Haskins and Brenda Lee attend the T.J. Martell Foundations 2nd Annual Let's Talk Nashville event at Hutton Hotel on September 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee - Source: GettyLark Voorhies' mom Tricia Holloway explains how she balances her career and mental health: View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHolloway first revealed in 2012 that her daughter had bipolar disorder. Voorhies received a schizoaffective disorder diagnosis in 2015, and she spoke about it publicly in 2020. That being said, she has kept working, and her mom even opened up to People about how she manages it.As per the report shared by People, Holloway added that"She feels that she can rise above some of the obstacles of her condition and still perform and deliver a character that is convincing and a character that people can like and respect and believe that character."Lark Voorhies also spoke about her work ethic, and shared"That work ethic is a strength that has always opened doors and brought me wonderful opportunities."Lark Voorhies opens up about her mental health journey and her plans to share her story:(L-R) Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Lark Voorhies and Elizabeth Berkley, attending an NBC 'Hot Shots' event, circa 1990 - Source: GettyLark Voorhies has been open about living with schizoaffective disorder. When she spoke about her decision to share it, she said"Every path is unique and should be celebrated as something special."She continued,"I am glad that I can support as a platform of hope for anyone who might be struggling. I am strong, and I am powerful."The actress also spoke about the entertainment industry. She shared that"I feel there has been too much fear in the entertainment industry when it comes to embracing who I am. I am really focused on being an author and sharing my messages and story with others."When Lark Voorhies was asked what advice she has for others finding their new normal, she said"Above all else you need to have confidence in yourself and you have to be willing to take the chance yourself.""Other people's opinions do not dictate who you are fundamentally as a person. Remember who you are at all times," she added.Tricia Holloway opens up about how she first noticed Lark Voorhies was struggling:Tricia Holloway said the first signs showed up on the set of Saved by the Bell. As per a report shared by People back in May 2026, Voorhies had what her mom called "dark moods" after long days of filming. Holloway recalled that"She'd have anger moments, but they'd be short-lived, and I didn't know why."Voorhies and her mom were both caught off guard when she was not invited back for The College Years in 1993. Holloway shared,"They did exclude Lark, and I didn't know why."Fans took notice too. Holloway said"A lot of people in the Black community resented not having Lisa Turtle on there."Voorhies kept acting and then took a seven-year break from 2001 to 2008. Holloway said her daughter was dealing with "a lot of conflicts with things that she was going through, emotionally and mentally" during that time. She recalled,"She went through bouts of anger. Sometimes, [she would] be slamming the doors or yelling out of frustration. She would run out of the house and I didn't know where she was."She also admitted that"I was seeing something impacting my daughter that wasn't healthy. It wasn't good."