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Tom Skerritt, Air Force veteran and ‘Top Gun’ star, dies at 93

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Skerritt served in the U.S. Air Force before launching an acting career that spanned from the 1960s to the 2020s.

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  1. Just the News

    Emmy award-winning actor Tom Skerritt of 'Alien' and 'Picket Fences' fame dies at 93 (opens Just the News)

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    Skerritt won an Emmy in 1993 for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role in "Picket Fences," and was nominated one other time for the same role.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Tom Skerritt, actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,' ‘Alien' and ‘Top Gun,' dies at 93 (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    FILE – Tom Skerritt appears at a hand and footprints ceremony honoring producer Jerry Bruckheimer at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on May 17, 2010.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    Actor Tom Skerritt, best known for roles in ‘Top Gun' and ‘Alien,' dies at 93 (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    BURBANK, CA – FEBRUARY 05: Actor Tom Skerritt attends the premiere of ‘The 15:17 To Paris’ at Warner Bros. Studios on February 5, 2018 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Tom Skerritt, Star of ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 93 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Mentored by Robert Altman in 'M*A*S*H,' the Emmy-winning actor later stood out in 'Top Gun,' 'The Turning Point' and 'A River Runs Through It.'

  5. Independent Journal Review

    Actor Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun’ Star, Dies at 93 (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Actor Tom Skerritt, known for roles in Alien, Top Gun, M*A*S*H, A River Runs Through It and Picket Fences, has died at 93. His family said he died of natural causes Wednesday, closing a career that spanned six decades; he also supported storytelling and veterans through organizations he helped found…

  6. ABC 13 Houston

    Tom Skerritt, actor known for 'Top Gun,' 'River Runs Through It' and 'Picket Fences,' dies at 93 (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    Tom Skerritt, the beloved actor whose decades-long career was marked by roles in such films as "Top Gun," " A River Runs Through It" and "Alien," has died.

  7. People

    Tom Skerritt, Emmy-Winning Actor Known for “Top Gun” and “Picket Fences”, Dies at 93 (opens People)

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    The actor died of natural causes on Oct. 21, his family confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE

  8. Variety

    Tom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93 (opens Variety)

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    Tom Skerritt, who starred in the TV series “Picket Fences” and appeared in movies ranging from “MASH” to “Alien,” “Top Gun,” “A River Runs Through It” and “Ted,” died on Wednesday of natural causes, Variety has confirmed with his publicist. He was 93.

  9. ABC News

    Veteran actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93 (opens ABC News)

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    Tom Skerritt started in movies including "Top Gun" and "Steel Magnolias."

  10. Deadline

    Tom Skerritt Dies: ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ Actor Was 93 (opens Deadline)

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    Tom Skerritt, the versatile actor who over his 60-plus year career played memorable roles in projects such as Top Gun, Picket Fences, M*A*S*H and Alien, has died. His family confirmed the news to Deadline. He was 93.

  11. WDIO Duluth

    Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93 (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    An Emmy-winning actor known for roles in “Top Gun” and “Picket Fences,” Tom Skerritt has died at 93. His family said in a statement he died Wednesday of natural causes. Skerritt won an Emmy for “Picket Fences” in 1993 and was known for roles in “Turning Point,” “Steel Magnolias,” and “Contact.

  12. Rolling Stone

    Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘Picket Fences’ Actor, Dead at 93 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Emmy-winning actor also appeared in Top Gun , M*A*S*H , and Contact , as well as an arc on Cheers

  13. KESQ Palm Springs

    Tom Skerritt, everyman actor of ‘Alien’ and ‘Picket Fences’ fame, dead at 93 (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Tom Skerritt, the plucky and handsome actor who charmed audiences on both the big and small screen in titles ranging from “Top Gun” to “Picket Fences,” has died. He was 93. The news was confirmed via Skerritt’s publicist Susan Madore, who sent a family statement that deta…

  14. Phl17

    Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Alien,' dies (opens Phl17)

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    Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in “Top Gun,” a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's “Picket Fences” or the doomed captain of “Alien,” has died. He was 93.

  15. The Boston Globe

    Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ has died (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The veteran actor was nominated for an Emmy twice and won once for his role in "Picket Fences" and played authority figures in a number of big films.

  16. New York Post

    Tom Skerritt, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ actor, dead at 93 (opens New York Post)

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    The actor also starred in the TV series "Picket Fences."

  17. News Nation Now

    Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien,' dies at 93 (opens News Nation Now)

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    Tom Skerritt died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.

  18. CBS News

    Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Picket Fences," dies at 93 (opens CBS News)

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    Tom Skerritt died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.

  19. Fox News

    'Top Gun' star Tom Skerritt dead at 93 (opens Fox News)

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    "Top Gun" star Tom Skerritt died of natural causes on Wednesday, his family confirmed to Fox News Digital. The actor, also known for his roles in "Picket Fences and "M*A*S*H," was 93.

  20. NBC News

    Tom Skerritt, star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93 (opens NBC News)

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    Tom Skerritt, who won an Emmy playing a hard-working sheriff in “Picket Fences” and also appeared in hit Hollywood movies like “Top Gun” and “Alien,” has died, his family confirmed Thursday.

  21. HuffPost

    Actor Tom Skerritt, Famous Roles In 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien' And 'Top Gun,' Dies At 93 (opens HuffPost)

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    The Emmy-winning actor died Wednesday of natural causes, his family said in a statement.

  22. BBC News

    US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Picket Fences, Mash and Alien, dies aged 93 (opens BBC News)

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    The actor died on Wednesday of natural causes, his family said.

  23. Breitbart News

    Tom Skerritt, Star of ‘Alien,’ ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Picket Fences,’ Dies at 93 (opens Breitbart News)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in “Top Gun,” a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV’s “Picket Fences” or the doomed captain of “Alien,” has died. He was 93.

  24. UPI

    'Alien,' 'Top Gun' actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93 (opens UPI)

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    Known for "Alien," "Top Gun," "Picket Fences" and more, Tom Skerritt died Wednesday at 93, his family and representatives confirmed Thursday.

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