RIP Richard Hatch, Dead at 71

Richard Hatch, best known for playing Apollo on Battlestar Galactica, has passed away at age 71

It is with a heavy heart that we report on the passing of star Richard Hatch, best known for playing Apollo on the original Battlestar Galactica and for playing Tom Zarek on the Syfy remake. Hatch passed away today in Los Angeles at age 71, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

While Richard Hatch has played other roles on both the big and small screens, his involvement with the Battlestar Galactica franchise go above and beyond simply appearing as an actor. More than a decade before the BSG reboot, Hatch championed a return to the franchise, co-writing seven novels continuing the story of the original series.

A few of Richard Hatch’s fellow Battlestar Galactica cast and crew have paid their respects via social media. You can take a look at a few of their posts below. Please share your own favorite Richard Hatch memories in the comments below.

Goodbye my friend. See you on the other side. Fuck this hurts. #SoSayWeAll http://pic.twitter.com/c3nFy0zs4f

— Katee Sackhoff (@kateesackhoff) February 7, 2017

.Richard Hatch you made our universe a better place We love you for it. Rest In Peace my friend @SoSayWeAll the Admiral!

— Edward James Olmos (@edwardjolmos) February 7, 2017

Richard Hatch was a good man, a gracious man, and a consummate professional. His passing is a heavy blow to the entire BSG family.

— Ronald D. Moore (@RonDMoore) February 7, 2017

I’ve told the story how Richard once defended me before a hostile crowd – still remains one of the most selfless acts I’ve ever witnessed.

— Ronald D. Moore (@RonDMoore) February 8, 2017

I share tragic news with a heavy heart. Richard Hatch is no longer with us. Goodbye Tom Zarek / Apollo #SoSayWeAll https://t.co/wmisRxVixe

— Bear McCreary (@bearmccreary) February 7, 2017

I will have more to say about Richard Hatch and what he meant to my life and career. But for now, I’m still processing all this…

— Bear McCreary (@bearmccreary) February 7, 2017

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