Emmy-winning actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93
The US actor known for Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences passed away from natural causes.
At a glance
- Tom Skerritt died at age 93 from natural causes
- He was known for roles in Alien (1979) and Top Gun (1986)
- He won an Emmy award for his work in Picket Fences
- He also appeared in M*A*S*H and A River Runs Through It
Tom Skerritt, a US actor who appeared in numerous films and television series over his career, has died at the age of 93. His publicist confirmed that he passed away from natural causes.
Skerritt was known for his roles in the 1979 film Alien, the 1986 film Top Gun, and the television series Picket Fences, for which he won an Emmy award. He also appeared in M*A*S*H and A River Runs Through It.
Why it matters
Skerritt had a long career spanning film and television, appearing in several widely recognised productions across multiple decades.
Original reporting
- France 24Emmy-winning US actor Tom Skerritt, known for ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Picket Fences’, dies at 93
- The Guardian — WorldTom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun actor, dies at 93
- The Guardian — CultureTom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun actor, dies at 93
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