India, Oct. 23 -- Actor Tom Skerritt, known for roles in films including “Alien,” “M*A*S*H” and “Top Gun,” has died at the age of 93, his family said in a statement, describing the death as from natural causes on Wednesday.
Family statement
Skerritt’s family said he died on Wednesday of natural causes.
The family statement said:
* “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.”
* “He cared deeply about imagination, creativity, storytelling, service, veterans, the natural world, and helping others find and share their own voices.”
Breakthrough and major film roles
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