Battlestar Galactica's Richard Hatch dies at 71

Actor Richard Hatch, perhaps best known for playing Captain Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica film and TV series, has died. He was 71.

Hatch played Captain Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica film and TV series. In the reboot, he portrayed Tom Zarek. (Paul A. Hebert/Invision/Associated Press)

A representative for the actor says Hatch died Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Manager Michael Kaliski said Hatch's son, Paul, was by the actor's side.

Born in Santa Monica, Calif., in 1945, Hatch started his career in off-Broadway theatre.

After an early role on All My Children in 1970, he worked steadily in television, appearing in such series as The Streets of San Francisco,  Dynasty, The Love Boat and Santa Barbara.

Hatch received a Golden Globe nomination in 1979 for his work on Battlestar Galactica. He also appeared in the rebooted Battlestar Galactica TV series from 2004 to 2009 as the revolutionary and politician Tom Zarek. 

Kaliski said Hatch will be remembered for his youthful wonder, passion for creativity and kind heart.

Besides his son, Hatch is survived by his brother, John. 

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Battlestar Galactica's Richard Hatch dies at 71