Entertainment · October 22, 2026
Tom Skerritt, Star of ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 93
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.'
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Tom Skerritt, Who Had Key Roles in ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Steel Magnolias,’ Has Died
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Tom Skerritt, everyman actor of ‘Alien’ and ‘Picket Fences’ fame, dead at 93
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'Top Gun' star Tom Skerritt dead at 93
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Tom Skerritt, star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93
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Veteran actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93
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Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Picket Fences," dies at 93
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Actor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has died
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Tom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun actor, dies at 93
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Tom Skerritt, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ actor, dead at 93
Read at New York Post ↗ Tom Skerritt, Star of ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 93
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Tom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93
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Tom Skerritt Dies: ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ Actor Was 93
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Tom Skerritt, 'Top Gun' and 'Alien' Star, Dead at 93
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Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘M*A*S*H’ Star, Dies at 93
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Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘Picket Fences’ Actor, Dead at 93
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Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien,' dies at 93
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‘Top Gun’ Actor Tom Skerritt Dead At 93
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‘Top Gun’ Actor Dies at 93
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Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in 'Alien', 'Top Gun' and 'Picket Fences,' dies at 93
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'Top Gun' and 'Picket Fences' Actor Tom Skerritt Dead at 93
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