Tom Skerritt dies at 93

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Actor Tom Skerritt passed away at the age of 93. Known for winning an Emmy Award, Skerritt gained fame with his role in the film "M*A*S*H" and went on to star in movies such as "Alien" and "Top Gun." He was also a veteran of the Air Force and had five children.

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Veteran actor Tom Skerritt, known for roles in films such as "Alien", "Top Gun", and the television series "Picket Fences", died on October 20, 2026, at the age of 93 due to natural causes. His family released a statement saying they were "heartbroken by his loss," emphasizing that while Skerritt was renowned for his acting career, he was cherished for his humor, wisdom, and generosity. Over his six-decade-long career, Skerritt appeared in over 170 film and television projects. He won an Emmy Award and received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations. Prior to his acting career, Skerritt served in the US Air Force for four years.

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“Both articles report on the death of Tom Skerritt at age 93, referring to the same individual and describing it as a single occurrence.”

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