Tom Skerritt has died. The star of "Top Gun" and "MASH" was 93 years old.
Actor Tom Skerritt passed away on October 22 due to natural causes, as reported by ABC7. Known for his rugged masculinity and versatility, Skerritt had a memorable career in film and television. Born on August 25, 1933, in Detroit, he served in the U.S. Air Force before debuting in the 1962 film "War Hunt" alongside Robert Redford. His breakthrough role came in the 1970 film "MASH," where he played Duke Forrest, a surgeon during the Korean War. Skerritt also starred in the sci-fi horror classic "Alien" as Dallas and had a significant role in "Top Gun" as Viper Metcalf, contributing to Tom Cruise's rise in Hollywood.