Obituary of Richard Hatch

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Richard Hatch

Richard Hatch (born May 21st, 1945 in Santa Monica, California) was an TV Actor who was best known for being that hunky Captain Apollo in the original TV series "Battlestar Galactica". Richard died on February 7, 2017 and his unpleasant passing was due to pancreatic cancer. He was just 71.

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Richard Hatch Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hatch, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Hatch
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
    • Birth Date: May 21, 1945
    • Age: 71 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Richie
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Lawrence Hatch
    • Father: John Raymond Hatch
    • Mother: Elizabeth Hatch (née White)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jo Marie (married 1966-divorced ?)
    • Son(s):
      • Paul Hatch (born 1967)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on May 21st Born in 1945 Born in California Died in 2017 Died at age 71 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Someone asked me, if I were stranded on a desert island what book would I bring... 'How to Build a Boat.'"

"Emancipate yourselves from eating too many corn chips and concentrate on the delicious draught beer."

"Life is too short to spend your precious time trying to convince a person who wants to live in gloom and doom otherwise. Give lifting that person your best shot, but don't hang around long enough for his or her bad attitude to pull you down. Instead, surround yourself with optimistic people."

"I never thought of being an actor. I was far too shy, too insecure." (IMDB)

"Richard Hatch lived a life filled with passion, determination, and unwavering bravery, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire countless generations to come. (V)"

"Richard Hatch was best known for his role as Apollo in the sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica, and tragically passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 71. (V)"

Is Mr. Richard Hatch still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-13 00:43:04
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