US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Picket Fences, Mash and Alien, dies aged 93
Veteran US actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in Alien, Top Gun, and MASH, has died at the age of 93. His family remembered him for his wisdom and his belief in the power of storytelling.
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Skerritt was a significant figure in 20th-century cinema, and his passing marks the end of a prolific six-decade career.
Image source, REUTERS/Fred Prouser/File Photo Image caption, Skerritt served in the US Air Force before pursuing an acting career
US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in the TV series Picket Fences and the films Alien and Top Gun, has died aged 93, his family says.
Skerritt died on Wednesday of natural causes, his family said, adding: "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."
In a six-decade career, he appeared in the film Mash, A River Runs Through It and Ted. He also co-founded TheFilmSchool in Seattle to support next-generation filmmakers and storytellers.
His family said he will be remembered "for his belief that stories can help people heal, find purpose and create change".
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