R.I.P. Tom Skerritt, veteran actor of Top Gun, Alien, and much more

News Briefvia The A.V. ClubOctober 22, 2026

Tom Skerritt has died. A veteran actor, writer, and director with nearly 200 credits to his name, Skerritt appeared in several of the biggest blockbusters of the 20th century, including M*A*S*H—directed by his early mentor, Robert Altman—Alien, Top Gun, Steel Magnolias, and much more.

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