Veteran Actor Tom Skerritt Dies at 93, Leaving Legacy in Film and Veterans' Advocacy
Tom Skerritt, the American actor known for roles in 'Alien,' 'Top Gun,' and the Emmy-winning series 'Picket Fences,' has died at age 93 from natural causes. His six-decade career included collaborations with Robert Redford, Sigourney Weaver, and Tom Cruise. Beyond acting, he co-founded the Red Badge Project to help veterans process trauma through storytelling and advocated for river conservation. His family and colleagues remembered him for his humor, wisdom, and dedication to both his craft and community.