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Actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, known for roles in Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences, has died of natural causes, his family says.

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  • Tom Skerritt has died at the age of 93, his family says.
  • Skerritt died on Wednesday of natural causes, his family said.
  • Skerritt appeared in films including Alien, Top Gun and M*A*S*H and the TV series Picket Fences.
  • Skerritt won an Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series in 1993 for Picket Fences.
  • Skerritt co-founded TheFilmSchool in Seattle, according to BBC News.
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Notes Skerritt's six-decade acting career

The Guardian US (Politics): Tom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun actor, dies aged 93

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The Guardian US highlights Skerritt's more than 170 screen credits, Emmy win and roles in Alien, Top Gun and M*A*S*H.

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  • The Guardian US (Politics)Tom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun actor, dies aged 93 ↗The actor, who also had roles in M*A*S*H, A River Runs Through It and Picket Fences, dies of natural causesTom Skerritt, the actor known for roles in Alien and Top Gun, has died at the age of 93.His…
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Reports Skerritt's family announced his death

One America News (OAN): Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93

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One America News reports that the Emmy-winning actor known for Top Gun, Alien and Picket Fences has died at 93, according to his family.

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