Tom Skeritt, actor of 'Top Gun' and 'Alien', has died

Tom Skerritt, the acclaimed actor, passed away due to natural causes, as reported by Associated Press. His family remembered him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity, and love. Born in 1933 in Detroit, Skerritt served in the U.S. Air Force before pursuing acting, earning two Emmy nominations for his role in "Picket Fences," winning one in 1993. He starred in notable films such as "Terms of Endearment," "Steel Magnolias," and "Contact." Skerritt also had a successful theater career, including a Broadway debut in "A Time to Kill." Details about his funeral have not yet been released.