Tom Skerritt dies at 93: “Alien” and “Top Gun” actor

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Tom Skerritt dies at 93: “Alien” and “Top Gun” actor

Died at 93: Sources Confirm His Death

93 years old: All three available reports give Skerritt’s age. El Mundo and ¡Hola! report his death at age 93; IGN gives the same figure.

Natural cause of death: IGN says Skerritt died Wednesday of natural causes. ¡Hola! reports that his family confirmed his death and cited natural causes. The reports complement each other: El Mundo focuses primarily on his age and best-known roles, while IGN also names the day of the week.

“Alien” and “Top Gun” Shaped His Reputation

Best-known roles: IGN highlights Skerritt’s performances in “Top Gun” and “Alien.” Both titles shaped his reputation as an actor.

Other feature films: El Mundo also looks back on his film career. The titles cited include “Magnolias de acero,” “Contact” and “El río de la vida.” The available reports provide no further details about his roles, productions or career.

Family Confirms His Death

No conflicting information: The sources consistently cite natural causes as the cause of death. They do not state where he died. According to the available reports, no details about his estate or memorial service are yet known.

As of October 22, 2026. Further details to follow.