Actor Tom Skerritt, Emmy winner known for 'Alien' and 'Top Gun,' dies at 93
Photo: The New York TimesActor Tom Skerritt, known for "Alien," "Top Gun" and "Picket Fences," died Wednesday, Oct. 21, of natural causes at age 93, his family said in a statement. His publicist confirmed the death to CBS News on Thursday. Skerritt won the 1993 Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for playing Sheriff Jimmy Brock on "Picket Fences" and had more than 150 credits. He played the captain in 1979's "Alien" and a flight instructor in 1986's "Top Gun," and appeared in "M*A*S*H," "Steel Magnolias" and "Contact." His family said he cared about storytelling, veterans and the natural world. It asked for privacy and said memorial details will come later.
Alternative outlets differ in depth: TMZ is brief, while France 24 gives the fullest career rundown and a Skerritt quote about being a character actor in a leading man's body. Left outlets lead with the publicist's confirmation and his screen presence. Right outlets print more of the family statement, including the privacy request, and list credits and award nominations. All sides agree on the core facts.
How the sides differ Alternative sources add career detail and Skerritt's own words, left sources lead with confirmation and his screen presence, and right sources stress the family statement and credits.
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CBS News leads with the publicist's confirmation and the family's statement. The New York Times stresses his looks, commanding presence and versatility, citing M*A*S*H, Steel Magnolias and his Emmy.
TMZ gives a short report on the Emmy winner's death and the family's confirmation. France 24 details his roles, Emmy history and a Skerritt quote about being a character actor.
- Daily Caller‘Top Gun’ Actor Tom Skerritt Dead At 93
Fox News carries the family's full statement, including thanks to fans, the privacy request and memorial plans. The Daily Caller, citing People, lists his credits, Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG nominations.