Tom Skerritt, 'Picket Fences' and 'Alien' star, dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor best known for starring in the TV series Picket Fences and for film roles in Alien, Top Gun and MASH, died on Oct. 21 at age 93, his family confirmed. Skerritt’s long career included prominent supporting turns that the articles single out for helping anchor ensemble casts and lending credibility to films across decades. Publications listing his credits also name A River Runs Through It among his notable movies. His death was reported by multiple outlets that highlighted his Emmy win and signature role on Picket Fences as central achievements in a decades-spanning career.