India, Oct. 23 -- Actor Tom Skerritt, known for roles in films including “Alien” and “Top Gun,” has died at the age of 93, his manager confirmed, according to a Reuters report published on Oct. 23, 2026.
Death confirmed
Skerritt, a Detroit native whose Hollywood career spanned from the 1960s to the 2020s, died on Wednesday of natural causes, ABC7 reported, citing a statement from his family.
The Reuters report described Skerritt as a versatile actor known for rugged good looks and for performances across a variety of genres in leading and supporting roles in film and television.
Breakthrough and major film roles
Skerritt’s breakthrough role was in director Robert Altman’s 1970 Korean War black comedy “M*A*S*H,” where he played US Army ...