‘Picket Fences’ actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93
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Key Points:
- Emmy-winning actor Tom Skerritt passed away on October 21, 2026, at age 93 from natural causes, according to a family statement expressing deep sorrow over his loss.
- Skerritt was best known for his roles in films such as "M*A*S*H," "Alien," "Top Gun," "Steel Magnolias," and "A River Runs Through It," and won an Emmy in 1993 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "Picket Fences."
- Tributes poured in from colleagues including Julia Roberts and Lauren Holly, who praised Skerritt’s kindness, leadership, and impact both on and off screen.
- Born in Detroit in 1933, Skerritt served in the U.S. Air Force before pursuing acting, and was married three times, leaving behind a large family including children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
- Skerritt is remembered not only for his distinguished acting career but also for his humor, generosity, and the love he shared with family and friends.
