Tom Skerritt has died. The actor known from "Top Gun" was 93 years old.

Tom Skerritt, born on August 25, 1933, in Detroit, passed away at 93 from natural causes. He served in the U.S. Air Force before starting his Hollywood career in the 1960s, debuting in "War Hunt" alongside Robert Redford. Skerritt gained fame for his role in the 1970 film "M*A*S*H" and starred in the sci-fi horror classic "Alien" as Dallas. He also appeared in "Steel Magnolias" and had a significant role in "Top Gun" as Viper. Skerritt won an Emmy for his lead role in the CBS series "Picket Fences" and made guest appearances in various shows. He was married three times, with his last marriage to Julie Tokashiki in 1998.