# 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.
- Title: Tom Skerritt, star of Alien and Picket Fences, dies at 93
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqrkyly2p54xo
- Published: 2026-10-22T19:41:30.93+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Tom Skerritt, the actor known for Alien, Top Gun and the TV series Picket Fences, has died aged ninety three of natural causes.