Tom Skerritt, the actor from Top Gun and Alien, has died

Tom Skerritt, the acclaimed American actor known for his roles in 'Alien' and 'Top Gun', has passed away at the age of 93. His manager confirmed that he died of natural causes on Wednesday. Before his acting career, Skerritt served in the U.S. Air Force. He gained fame for his role as a surgeon in the 1970 film 'MASH' and later starred as Dallas in 'Alien' alongside notable actors. He also played Viper in 'Top Gun' and appeared in films like 'Steel Magnolias' and 'Contact'. Skerritt won a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in the series 'Picket Fences'.