Tom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93

Variety reports: Tom Skerritt, who starred in the TV series “Picket Fences” and appeared in movies ranging from “MASH” to “Alien,” “Top Gun,” “A River Runs Through It” and “Ted,” died on Wednesday of natural causes, Variety has confirmed with his publicist.

The lean, rugged, mustachioed actor won an Emmy in 1993 and was also.

The story is also being covered by The Guardian and France 24. The Guardian adds: Actor also had roles in M*A*S*H, A River Runs Through It and Picket Fences in career spanning 60 years Tom Skerritt, the actor known for roles in Alien and Top Gun, has died at the age of 93.

This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Tom Skerritt, Alien’ Star and Picket Fences’.

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Location

United States · Americas

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Variety, The Guardian and France 24

First reported

23 Oct 2026, 00:34 IST

Key names

Tom Skerritt, Alien’ Star, Picket Fences’, Picket Fences

Section

Entertainment

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• VarietyTom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93 23 Oct, 00:34
• France 24Emmy-winning US actor Tom Skerritt, known for ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Picket Fences’, dies at 93 23 Oct, 01:41
• The GuardianTom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun actor, dies aged 93 23 Oct, 01:49

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