Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning star of 'Picket Fences', 'Alien' and 'Top Gun', psses away at 93
Actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in 'Alien', 'Top Gun', and 'Picket Fences', has passed away at the age of 93. His family confirmed he died of natural causes, highlighting his long career as a versatile character actor.
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Skerritt was a prolific figure in Hollywood, bridging the gap between television and film with a career spanning several decades.
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 sadly passed away. He was 93.Tom Skerritt's family issues statementSkerritt died on Wednesday of natural causes, his family said in a statement. "While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humour, curiosity, wisdom, generosity and the love he brought into our lives. He cared deeply about imagination, creativity, storytelling, service, veterans, the natural world and helping others find and share their own voices," the statement said.Tom Skerritt's career milestonesSkerritt was twice nominated for an Emmy -- both for "Picket Fences", winning outstanding lead actor in a drama series in 1993.
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