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Passage: In memoriam

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Passage: In memoriam. (2026, October 25). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/passage-in-memoriam-102526/

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CBS News · collected 2026-10-25

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The CBS Sunday morning show "Sunday Morning" honors deceased public figures from the current week. Among those recognized is actor Tom Skerritt, celebrated for his roles in movies like "Top Gun," "Alien," and "Steel Magnolias," as well as his work on the TV series "Picket Fences."
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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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"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actor Tom Skerritt, known for such films as "Top Gun," "Alien," and "Steel Magnolias," and the TV series "Picket Fences."
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"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actor Tom Skerritt, known for such films as "Top Gun," "Alien," and "Steel Magnolias," and the TV series "Picket Fences." asserted
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