{"id":368177,"date":"2026-10-22T15:54:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/veteran-actor-tom-skerritt-dies-at-93"},"modified":"2026-10-22T15:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:54:20","slug":"veteran-actor-tom-skerritt-dies-at-93","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/veteran-actor-tom-skerritt-dies-at-93","title":{"rendered":"Veteran actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Veteran actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in projects including “Steel Magnolias<\/a>,” “Alien,” “Top Gun<\/a>” and “Picket Fences,” has died at the age of 93.<\/p>\n

Skerritt died on Wednesday due to natural causes, according to a statement released by his family.<\/p>\n

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Actor Tom Skerritt in a scene from the movie ‘Alien’, 1979.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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“We are heartbroken by his loss,” the statement read. “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.”<\/p>\n

Born Aug. 25, 1933, in Detroit, Skerritt served in the U.S. Air Force before pursuing acting.<\/p>\n

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Actor Tom Skerritt poses for a portrait in Pasadena, Calif., July 8, 2000.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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He made his film debut in the 1962 war drama “War Hunt,” alongside Robert Redford, and later appeared in Robert Altman’s 1970 film “M*A*S*H.”<\/p>\n

Skerritt went on to build a career spanning more than six decades, appearing in numerous films and television shows.<\/p>\n

In 1979, he played Capt. Arthur Dallas in Ridley Scott’s science fiction horror film “Alien,” starring alongside Sigourney Weaver<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Tom Skerritt as Cdr. Mike “Viper” Metcalf in the movie “Top Gun.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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He later portrayed Cmdr. Mike “Viper” Metcalf opposite Tom Cruise in the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun” and played Drum Eatenton in the 1989 comedy-drama “Steel Magnolias,” alongside Sally Field, Julia Roberts and Dolly Parton.<\/p>\n

Skerritt also found success on television, starring as Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the CBS drama “Picket Fences,” which aired from 1992 to 1996. His performance earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series in 1993.<\/p>\n

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Tom Skerritt and Kathy Baker hold up their Emmys after winning Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress for their roles in “Picket Fences” during the 45th annual Emmy Award ceremonies, Sept. 19, 1993, in Pasadena, Calif.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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His other notable film credits included “The Turning Point,” “A River Runs Through It” and “Contact.”<\/p>\n

Beyond acting, Skerritt helped found TheFilmSchool in Seattle to support aspiring filmmakers and storytellers. He also co-founded the Red Badge Project, which helps military veterans cope with PTSD, anxiety and depression through writing and storytelling.<\/p>\n

“Tom will be remembered not only for the characters he brought to life, but also for his belief that stories can help people heal, find purpose, and create change,” his family said in a tribute. “His talent, integrity, curiosity, and compassion made a lasting impact on his family, his profession, and the many communities he worked to support.”<\/p>\n

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Tom Skerritt attends the “M*A*S*H” Screening and Q&A held during Fasten Your Seatbelts: 75 Years of 20th Century Fox, September 4, 2010, in New York City.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Skerritt is survived by his wife, Julie Tokashiki, five children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.<\/p>\n

His family said information about a memorial will be shared at a later date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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