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Actor Tom Skerritt, Star of 'Alien' and 'Top Gun,' Dies at 93

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American actor Tom Skerritt died on October 21 in Seattle at the age of 93. His family said he died of natural causes. Skerritt was known for his roles as Captain Dallas in 'Alien' and instructor Viper in 'Top Gun', as well as the TV series 'Picket Fences', for which he won an Emmy in 1993. Over his career, he appeared in more than 170 projects, including 'M*A*S*H', 'Steel Magnolias', and 'Ted'. In his later years, he was involved in media and film education ventures. His family noted his humor, curiosity, and care for others. Multiple outlets, including The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, confirmed the news.

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  1. · Exame (outlet profile)

    Morre Tom Skerritt, ator de 'Top Gun' e 'Alien', aos 93 anos. Ator interpretou o capitão Dallas em “Alien” e o instrutor Viper em “Top Gun”; carreira também incluiu um Emmy por “Picket Fences”

  2. · The Hollywood Reporter (outlet profile)

    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.'

  3. · Variety (outlet profile)

    Tom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93. Tom Skerritt, who starred in the TV series “Picket Fences” and appeared in movies ranging from “MASH” to “Alien,” “To…

  4. · ABC News (outlet profile)

    Veteran actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93. Tom Skerritt started in movies including "Top Gun" and "Steel Magnolias."

  5. · RTÉ News (outlet profile)

    Tom Skerritt, Alien and Top Gun star, dies aged 93. The death has been announced of the American actor Tom Skerritt, best known for his roles in the films Alien and Top Gun and the television series Picket Fences. He wa…

  6. · Rolling Stone (outlet profile)

    Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘Picket Fences’ Actor, Dead at 93. Emmy-winning actor also appeared in Top Gun , M*A*S*H , and Contact , as well as an arc on Cheers

  7. · Daily Mail (outlet profile)

    Tom Skerritt dead at 93: Actor known for Top Gun and Alien passes away as heartbroken family pay tribute. Tom Skerritt, best known for his role in the original 1979 Alien film, has died.

  8. · Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)

    Emmy-winning Alien and Top Gun actor Tom Skerritt dies aged 93

  9. · Die Welt (outlet profile)

    Bekannt aus „Top Gun“ – Preisgekrönter Schauspieler Tom Skerritt stirbt mit 93 Jahren. Der US-Schauspieler Tom Skerritt ist mit 93 Jahren gestorben. Bekannt wurde er unter anderem durch seine Rollen in „Top Gun“ und „Pi…

  10. · New York Post (outlet profile)

    Tom Skerritt, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ actor, dead at 93. The actor also starred in the TV series "Picket Fences."

  11. · CBS News (outlet profile)

    Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Picket Fences," dies at 93. Tom Skerritt died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.

  12. · Fox News (outlet profile)

    'Top Gun' star Tom Skerritt dead at 93. "Top Gun" star Tom Skerritt died of natural causes on Wednesday, his family confirmed to Fox News Digital. The actor, also known for his roles in "Picket Fences and…

  13. · NBC News (outlet profile)

    Tom Skerritt, star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93. Tom Skerritt, who won an Emmy playing a hard-working sheriff in “Picket Fences” and also appeared in hit Hollywood movies like “Top Gun” and “Alien,” has died, hi…

  14. · La Nación (outlet profile)

    Murió Tom Skerritt, actor de Top Gun y Alien, a los 93 años. El intérprete estadounidense falleció por causas naturales, según confirmó su representante; dejó una extensa carrera en cine y televisión con títulos emblemá…

  15. · Clarín (outlet profile)

    Murió Tom Skerritt, el actor de Alien y Top Gun. Era el capitán de la nave Nostromo en la primera "Alien" y el superior de Tom Cruise en la primera "Top Gun" Tenía 93 años.

  16. · The New York Times (outlet profile)

    Tom Skerritt, Who Had Key Roles in ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Steel Magnolias,’ Has Died. His rugged good looks, commanding presence and versatility led to key roles in “M*A*S*H” and “Steel Magnolias,” and he won an Emmy o…

  17. · Fontanka.ru (outlet profile)

    В возрасте 93 лет скончался актер Том Скерритт, снимавшийся в фильме «Чужой»

  18. · G1 (outlet profile)

    Tom Skerritt, ator de 'Top Gun' e 'Alien', morre aos 93 anos. O ator Tom Skerritt posa na estreia de seu novo filme "Whiteout" em Los Angeles, em 9 de setembro de 2009 REUTERS/Fred Prouser O ator Tom Skerritt , que estr…

  19. · El País (outlet profile)

    Tom Skerritt, estrella de ‘Alien’, ‘Top Gun’ y ‘MASH’, muere a los 93 años. El actor estadounidense, con una carrera de más de seis décadas en cine y televisión, ganó un Emmy por su papel protagonista en la serie ‘Picke…

  20. · Tanjug (outlet profile)

    Američki glumac Tom Skerit preminuo u 93. godini

  21. · France 24 (outlet profile)

    Emmy-winning US actor Tom Skerritt, known for ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Picket Fences’, dies at 93. US actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles as the doomed caption in 1979's "Alien", a tough flight instructor in the 1986 megahit…

  22. · Rzeczpospolita (outlet profile)

    Nie żyje Tom Skeritt, aktor „Top Gun” i „Obcego”. Aktor Tom Skerritt, laureat nagrody Emmy, znany z ról w takich produkcjach jak „Obcy – ósmy pasażer Nostromo”, „Top Gun” czy „M*A*S*H”, zmarł w środę 21 października. Mi…

  23. · Pink (outlet profile)

    UMRO ČUVENI GLUMAC IZ TOP GANA kog srpska publika odlično poznaje: Četiri godine proveo u ratnom vazduhoplovstvu, iza sebe ostavio brojno potomstvo i upamćene uloge. Preminuo je čuveni glumac Tom Skerit, filmska i telev…

  24. · E1.ru (outlet profile)

    Умер актер Том Скерритт, который снимался в фильмах «Чужой» и «Стальные магнолии». Артисту было 93 года

  25. · Dnevnik (Novi Sad) (outlet profile)

    (ВИДЕО) Тужне вести из света филма ПРЕМИНУО АМЕРИЧКИ ГЛУМАЦ ТОМ СКЕРИТ Играо с Редфордом, а публика ће га памтити по улогама у „Осмом путнику“ и „Топ гану“. Амерички глумац Том Скерит, који је играо у великим холивудски…

  26. · Metropoles (outlet profile)

    Morre Tom Skerritt, astro de Top Gun e Alien, aos 93 anos. Ator Tom Skerritt atuou ao lado de astros como Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts e Brad Pitt em filmes como Top Gun e Nada É Para Sempre

  27. · El Financiero (outlet profile)

    Muere Tom Skerritt, el legendario ‘Viper’ de ‘Top Gun’ que compartió pantalla con Tom Cruise. Tom Skerritt murió a los 93 años por causas naturales. El actor participó en Alien, Top Gun y Picket Fences.

  28. · El Mundo (outlet profile)

    Muere el Tom Skerritt, actor de 'Alien' y 'Top Gun', a los 93 años. A lo largo de su carrera participó en películas como 'Magnolias de acero', 'Contact' y 'El río de la vida'  Leer

  29. · ТАСС (outlet profile)

    AP: умер сыгравший в "Чужом" американский актер Том Скеррит. Ему было 93 года

  30. · elDiario.es (outlet profile)

    Muere Tom Skerritt, actor de 'Top Gun' y 'Alien', a los 93 años. "Su pérdida nos ha dejado consternados. Si bien el mundo conoció a Tom por su extraordinaria carrera como actor, nosotros lo conocíamos por su humor, curi…

Factual core

  • Actor Tom Skerritt died at the age of 93.
  • Tom Skerritt was known for roles in the films 'Top Gun' and 'Alien'.
  • Tom Skerritt was an Emmy Award-winning actor.
  • Tom Skerritt played a role in the film 'Alien'.
  • Tom Skerritt's family remembered him for his humour, curiosity, wisdom, generosity and the love he brought into their lives.

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