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Actor Tom Skerritt, known for Alien and Picket Fences, dies at 93
Emmy winner known for Picket Fences died of natural causes at 93, and his family confirmed the death.
The short version
- Actor Tom Skerritt died Wednesday of natural causes at age 93.[NBC News · Fox News · The Hollywood Reporter]
- His family confirmed the death, and NBC News reported the statement came Thursday.[NBC News · Fox News · The Hollywood Reporter]
- He won a 1993 Emmy for playing Sheriff Jimmy Brock in CBS's Picket Fences.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
Key facts
- Skerritt died Wednesday of natural causes at age 93.[NBC News · Fox News · The Hollywood Reporter]
- His family confirmed the death, and NBC News said the statement was issued Thursday.[NBC News]
- Skerritt won a 1993 Emmy for playing Sheriff Jimmy Brock in CBS's Picket Fences.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Fox News reported that the family said it was heartbroken by his loss.[Fox News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Tom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93Variety metered
- Tom Skerritt, Star of ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 93The Hollywood Reporter metered
- Tom Skerritt, star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93NBC News - Top Stories
- 'Top Gun' star Tom Skerritt dead at 93Fox News