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Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor known for roles in “Picket Fences,” “Alien,” “Top Gun,” “M*A*S*H” and “Contact,” has died at 93.

Skerritt’s family confirmed his death to Deadline. He died of natural causes, according to the supplied reports.

Variety reported that Skerritt died on Wednesday and said it confirmed the news with his publicist.

Across film and television, Skerritt’s credits included “Picket Fences,” “Alien,” “Top Gun,” “MASH” and “Contact,” as well as other projects. He won an Emmy in 1993.

Deadline described Skerritt’s acting career as spanning more than six decades. The supplied reports do not specify where he died.

SOURCES

  1. VarietyTom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93
  2. DeadlineTom Skerritt Dies: ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ Actor Was 93
  3. SlashFilmTom Skerritt, Alien And Top Gun Actor, Dead At 93
  4. Rolling StoneTom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘Picket Fences’ Actor, Dead at 93
  5. The Hollywood ReporterTom Skerritt, Star of ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 93