Tom Skerritt dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, Actor in 'Alien' and 'Top Gun,' Dies at 93
Veteran actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in 'Alien,' 'Top Gun,' and 'Picket Fences,' died of natural causes on October 21, 2026, at the age of 93.
Tom Skerritt, a decorated actor with a career spanning decades, has passed away at 93. His family confirmed his death was due to natural causes, remembering him for his personal qualities beyond his celebrated film and television work.
- NBC News: Tom Skerritt, star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93
- Fox News: 'Top Gun' star Tom Skerritt dead at 93
- CBS News: Tom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Picket Fences," dies at 93
- ABC News: Actor Tom Skerritt, seen in 'Alien' and 'Steel Magnolias,' dies
- The New York Times: Tom Skerritt, Who Had Key Roles in ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Top Gun,’ Dies at 93
- BBC: US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Top Gun, Steel Magnolias and Alien, dies aged 93