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Veteran actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in projects including " Steel Magnolias , "Alien" " Top Gun " and "Picket Fences," has died at the age of 93. Skerritt died on Wednesday due to natural causes, according to a statement released by his family. "We are heartbroken by his loss," the statement read. "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." Born Aug. 25, 1933, in Detroit, Skerritt served in the U.S.
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Veteran actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in projects including " Steel Magnolias , "Alien" " Top Gun " and "Picket Fences," has died at the age of 93. Skerritt died on Wednesday due to natural causes, according to a statement released by his family. "We are heartbroken by his loss," the statement read. "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." Born Aug. 25, 1933, in Detroit, Skerritt served in the U.S.
