Tom Skerritt, Iconic Alien Star, Dies At 93

Published Oct 22, 2026, 3:10 PM EDT Adam Bentz is a senior news writer at ScreenRant, where he has authored nearly 5,000 articles, including features and lists. He studied creative writing and English with a concentration in screenwriting at Southern New Hampshire University and interned as a writer/journalist for The Borgen Project, an influential organization that fights global poverty. However, one of his proudest achievements is editing a Leonardo DiCaprio freakout compilation that has over 150K views on YouTube. Adam also fancies himself an amateur film critic on his personal website. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Tom Skerritt has passed away at the age of 93. Born on August 25, 1933, the actor appeared in more than 170 film and television productions since beginning his career in 1962. His early work coincided with the New Hollywood movement, gaining wider recognition through his role in Robert Altman's M*A*S*H (1970). He went on to appear in several acclaimed films, including The Turning Point (1977), Alien (1979), Top Gun (1986), and A River Runs Through It (1992). Skerritt passed away on Wednesday from natural causes, according to a statement released by his family via The Hollywood Reporter. They shared: We are heartbroken by his loss. 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. He cared deeply about imagination, creativity, storytelling, service, veterans, the natural world and helping others find and share their own voices. More to come... Birthdate August 25, 1933 Birthplace Detroit, Michigan, USA Notable Projects alien, Top Gun, Contact Height 5 feet 11 inches Professions Actor, Director