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Actor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has died

2026-10-23T08:51:19.598Z · framed 2026-10-23T08:53:00.385Z · 3 outlets covered

Actor Tom Skerritt has died at the age of 93 of natural causes. His passing was confirmed by his family following a career spanning several decades in film and television.

Coverage

• BBC — US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Top Gun, Steel Magnolias and Alien, dies aged 93
• BBC — US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Picket Fences, Mash and Alien, dies aged 93
• NPR — Actor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has died