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Actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93

News outlets reported the death of actor Tom Skerritt, highlighting his major roles across feature films and television.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 23, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Actor Tom Skerritt has died at 93 years old.13
  • His career included notable roles in Top Gun and Picket Fences.123
  • He also performed in the movie Alien.12

Actor Tom Skerritt has died at 93 years old.13

He was well known for his role in the film Top Gun.123

Skerritt also starred in the television drama Picket Fences.123

His feature film work included a role in Alien.12

He was also featured in the movie M*A*S*H.13

Where sources agree

  • Tom Skerritt has died3 of 3
  • He acted in Top Gun3 of 3
  • He acted in Picket Fences3 of 3
  • He was 93 years old2 of 3

Who covered this

1 International2 National

Sources

  1. 1The GuardianTom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun actor, dies aged 93 ↗
  2. 2NPRActor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has died ↗
  3. 3The New York TimesTom Skerritt, Who Had Key Roles in ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Top Gun,’ Dies at 93 ↗

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