Richard Hatch, who portrayed Captain Apollo, was a central figure in the series. Born on May 21, 1945, Hatch was 33 when he took on the role. His character symbolized duty and hope in the fight against the Cylons. Hatch reprised his role in the 2004 reboot and continued acting and writing until his death from pancreatic cancer on February 7, 2017, at age 71.
