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Tom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun actor, dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun actor, dies at 93

Also reported by France24, ABC News

Summary

Tom Skerritt, an actor famous for his roles in movies like Alien and Top Gun, died at the age of 93 from natural causes. He had a long career with over 170 acting credits and was known for his work both in films and television.

Key Facts

  • Tom Skerritt died at age 93 from natural causes, confirmed by his publicist.
  • He acted for more than 60 years with over 170 roles in movies and TV shows.
  • Skerritt won an Emmy Award and was nominated for the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards.
  • He served four years in the US Air Force before starting his acting career.
  • His breakout role was in the 1970 movie M*A*S*H, which was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
  • He appeared in famous films such as Alien, Top Gun, The Dead Zone, and Contact.
  • Skerritt co-founded the Red Badge Project in 2012 to help veterans with PTSD through storytelling.
  • His last film role was in the 2025 western drama Broke, starring Dennis Quaid.
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