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,” “Top Gun,” “A River Runs Through It” and “Ted,” died on Wednesday of natural causes, Variety has confirmed with his publicist. He was 93. The…
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CBS NewsEye Opener: "Top Gun" actor Tom Skerritt dies
Social media influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty to a rape charge in Massachusetts, plus actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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NBC NewsHollywood remembers actor Tom Skerritt
The Emmy winner and lauded performer is being remembered as someone who believed stories can help people heal and create change. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports
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CBS NewsTom Skerritt dies at 93
Tom Skerritt has died at 93. The Emmy Award-winning actor landed his breakout role in the movie "M*A*S*H" before starring in "Alien," "Top Gun" and others. He was also an Air Force veteran and a…
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NPRActor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has died
Skerritt was Captain Dallas in Alien , Viper in Top Gun , and a small town sheriff in the TV series Picket Fences .
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New York TimesTom 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 on “Picket Fences.”
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NBC NewsTom 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, his family confirmed Thursday.
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Fox News'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 "M*A*S*H," was 93.
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CBS NewsTom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Picket Fences," dies at 93
Tom Skerritt died of natural causes, his family said in a statement.
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ABC NewsVeteran actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93
Tom Skerritt started in movies including "Top Gun" and "Steel Magnolias."
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VarietyTom 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,” “Top Gun,” “A River Runs Through It” and “Ted,” died on Wednesday of natural causes,…
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The Hollywood ReporterTom 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.'
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