Tom Skerritt Dies at 93: The “Alien” and “Top Gun” Star

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Tom Skerritt has died at the age of 93 – a loss to everyone who knows him from the films Top Gun and Alien. IGN reports that the Hollywood actor died on Wednesday of natural causes; ¡Hola! cites confirmation by his family. For you, the news is especially relevant if either of these two films is among your favorites.

The Three Sources Confirm the Same Core Facts

The reports do not contradict each other because Skerritt was 93 years old and natural causes are cited for his death. IGN dates the death to Wednesday; ¡Hola! cites confirmation by the family. Der Spiegel also reports his death at an advanced age.

Seven Decades Between Film and Television

According to “Der Spiegel”, Skerritt's career spanned seven decades – on the big screen and in television. IGN explicitly names Top Gun and Alien as the films through which he is best known to the publication's readers.

Der Spiegel also notes that Skerritt worked alongside Tom Cruise and Sigourney Weaver. The reports do not mention only two famous titles, but also place his death at the end of a long career.

What the News Means for Fans

For you as a fan, the central information is clear: A Hollywood actor with a seven-decade career has died at the age of 93. The sources cite natural causes. IGN additionally names the day of the week; ¡Hola! cites confirmation by the family. Der Spiegel provides an overview of his seven-decade body of work.

As of: Wednesday. Further details to follow.