Actor Tom Skerritt, Star of 'Top Gun' and 'Alien', Dies at 93
Actor Tom Skerritt, renowned for his roles in 'Top Gun', 'Alien', and 'Picket Fences', has passed away at the age of 93. His death was confirmed by his family.
Confirmed by several outlets
- Tom Skerritt died at the age of 93. — Sky News, The New York Times, France 24, HotNews, Libertatea, Adevărul and Mediafax
- Tom Skerritt was known for his roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Alien'. — Sky News, France 24, HotNews, Libertatea, Adevărul, ZEIT ONLINE, Mediafax, DER SPIEGEL and FAZ
- Tom Skerritt won an Emmy for his work in 'Picket Fences'. — The New York Times, France 24, HotNews, Libertatea, Adevărul and Mediafax
Reported by one outlet so far
- Tom Skerritt also starred in 'M*A*S*H' and 'Steel Magnolias'. — The New York Times
- Tom Skerritt was also known for 'Fighting Back'. — HotNews
- His death was confirmed by his family on Wednesday, October 21st. — HotNews
- Tom Skerritt was also known for his role in 'Steel Magnolias'. — Libertatea
- The actor was known for his humor, curiosity, intelligence, generosity, and love. — Mediafax
- His career spanned seven decades, both in film and television. — DER SPIEGEL
- Tom Skerritt began his acting career over six decades ago. — FAZ
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First reportedSky News, Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:28 UTC
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