Actor Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun’ Star, Dies at 93

Actor Tom Skerritt, whose career spanned more than six decades and over 170 credits, has died at 93. His family said he died of natural causes on Wednesday, October 21. Skerritt was known for roles including Dallas in Alien, Viper in Top Gun, and Sheriff Jimmy Brock on Picket Fences, a performance that earned him an Emmy; he also appeared in M*A*S*H and A River Runs Through It. Beyond acting, he helped establish TheFilmSchool in Seattle and co-founded the Red Badge Project, which supports veterans dealing with PTSD, anxiety and depression through storytelling. His family remembered him for his humor, curiosity, generosity and commitment to helping others, while memorial plans had not been announced.