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Hollywood star Tom Skerritt has died at the age of 93. The legendary actor was best known for his roles in Top Gun, Alien and Picket Fences.
“We are heartbroken by his loss,” Tom’s family told TMZ before adding he died of natural causes. The veteran actor worked across six decades and got his big break in the 1970 war series M*A*S*H.
He also played Captain Dallas in the massive 1979 sci-fi hit Alien before going on to take on the role of Tom Cruise’s instructor, Viper, in the 1986 film Top Gun.
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