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Tom Skerritt, a veteran actor known for roles in films such as "Alien" and "Top Gun" as well as the TV series "Picket Fences," passed away at 93 years old on Wednesday due to natural causes, his family confirmed. The statement released by his loved ones expressed their profound sadness over his passing.

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Veteran actor Tom Skerritt died on October 21, 2026, at the age of 93 due to natural causes. Known for his roles in films like "Alien", "Top Gun", and "Steel Magnolias", as well as the TV series "Picket Fences" where he won an Emmy Award, Skerritt had a career spanning over six decades with more than 170 film and television credits. His family described him as a man of humor, wisdom, and generosity who deeply cared about storytelling and supporting veterans. Julia Roberts paid tribute to Skerritt on Instagram, reminiscing about their time working together in "Steel Magnolias."

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