Tom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93
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Variety has confirmed through Skerritt’s publicist that the actor died on Wednesday of natural causes, aged 93. His death marks the end of a career spanning several decades across film and television.
Skerritt won an Emmy in 1993 for playing Sheriff Jimmy Brock in “Picket Fences” and received further award nominations for the role. His film credits included “MASH”, “Alien”, “Top Gun” and “A River Runs Through It”; he also appeared in television dramas including “The West Wing” and “Brothers & Sisters”.
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In short
- Tom Skerritt has died aged 93.
- His publicist confirmed he died of natural causes.
- He won an Emmy for “Picket Fences”.
How this story developed
- 21 minutes ago Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor known for “Picket Fences” and films including “Alien” and “Top Gun”, has died aged 93. His death from natural causes was confirmed by his publicist, ending a career that spanned television and film for several decades.
- 33 minutes ago Variety has confirmed through Skerritt’s publicist that the actor died on Wednesday of natural causes, aged 93. His death marks the end of a career spanning several decades across film and television.