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Tom Skerritt, star of Alien and Picket Fences, dies at 93
The actor who appeared in Alien, Top Gun and the Emmy-winning TV series Picket Fences has died of natural causes.
In brief
The actor who appeared in Alien, Top Gun and the Emmy-winning TV series Picket Fences has died of natural causes. Tom Skerritt, the actor known for Alien, Top Gun and the TV series Picket Fences, has died aged ninety three of natural causes. Originally reported by BBC News.
Tom Skerritt dies aged 93
US actor Tom Skerritt, known for Alien, Top Gun and the TV series Picket Fences, has died aged ninety three of natural causes on Wednesday.
A six-decade career in film and television
In his career, Skerritt appeared in Mash, A River Runs Through It, Ted, Steel Magnolias and Turning Point. He also co-founded TheFilmSchool in Seattle.
Emmy winner for Picket Fences
Skerritt won an Emmy Award in nineteen ninety three for his role as Sheriff Jimmy Brock in David E Kelley's drama Picket Fences and received a SAG nomination in nineteen ninety five.
“While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity, and the love he brought into our lives.”
The short version
Tom Skerritt, the actor known for Alien, Top Gun and the TV series Picket Fences, has died aged ninety three of natural causes.
