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Emmy-winning US actor Tom Skerritt, known for ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Picket Fences’, dies at 93

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Tom Skerritt, a US actor recognized for roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Picket Fences', died at age 93. His family confirmed the death in a statement, marking the passing of a performer known for his dramatic television work.

Key points

• Tom Skerritt died at age 93, following a career spanning from the 1970s to the 2020s.
• He was recognized for his portrayal of a doomed captain in the 1979 film 'Alien' and a flight instructor in the 1986 film 'Top Gun'.

Context

Tom Skerritt was a prominent American actor who gained fame for his roles in major television series and films, including 'Picket Fences' and 'Top Gun'.

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The evidence is a single statement from his family confirming the death at 93. No specific date of death is provided, and no further details about his career or personal life are available.

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