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Veteran Actor Tom Skerritt Dies at 93
Tom Skerrick, aged 93, died of natural causes, according to a statement from his family. He was known for his role as Captain Duke Forrest in the 1970 film M*A*S*H, as the flight instructor in Top Gun, and as the doomed Captain Dallas in Alien. He also portrayed Sheriff Jimmy Brock on the series Picket Fences, earning an Emmy in 1993 and a nomination the following year. His career spanned several decades and included appearances in films such as The Turning Point and Steel Magnolias.
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Skerritt’s death is notable because he appeared in several well‑known movies and television series that many viewers remember.
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- Oct 22 Veteran Actor Tom Skerritt Dies at 93 After Six Decades of Film and TV Work
- Oct 23 The family released a statement announcing his death.
