Updated on: October 22, 2026 / 7:53 PM EDT / CBS/AP

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Tom Skerritt, the actor known for his roles in "Alien," "Top Gun" and TV's "Picket Fences," has died, his publicist confirmed to CBS News on Thursday. He was 93.

Skerritt died Wednesday of natural causes, his family said in a statement.

"We are heartbroken by his loss," the family said. "While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity, and the love he brought into our lives."

Tom Skerritt attends the premiere of "The 15:17 to Paris" at Warner Bros. Studios on Feb. 5, 2018, in Burbank, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Skerritt was twice nominated for an Emmy — both for CBS' "Picket Fences," winning outstanding lead actor in a drama series in 1993.…