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R.I.P. Richard Hatch. The 'Battlestar Galactica' star dies at age 71.

He passed away with his son by his side.

February 7, 2017, 6:55PM By MeTV Staff
Image Source: The Everett Collection

Richard Hatch, star of the original Battlestar Galactica, has passed away at age 71, Variety reports.

According to the New York Daily News, Hatch was in hospice care after a battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Hatch was best known as Captain Apollo on Battlestar. He also appeared on shows like All My Children, Hawaii Five-O, CHiPs, The Love Boat, The Streets of San Francisco and more. He later appeared on the 2003 Battlestar Galactica reboot as Tom Zarek.

Accoding to Variety, Hatch passed away at around 1:30 p.m. at his home in Santa Clarita, Calif. with his son by his side. 

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