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Tom Skerritt, 'Alien' Star, Dies at 93
22 Oct
Summary
- Veteran actor Tom Skerritt passed away on Wednesday.
- He starred in the iconic 1979 film 'Alien'.
- Skerritt had a career spanning over seven decades.
Esteemed American screen actor Tom Skerritt has passed away at the age of 93, succumbing to natural causes on Wednesday. Skerritt built a distinguished career that spanned more than seven decades in Hollywood, leaving an indelible mark on cinema.
His career trajectory was significantly boosted by his breakout performance in Robert Altman's 1970 Korean War comedy 'M*A*S*H,' where he portrayed surgeon Duke Forrest. Following this success, Skerritt became a household name, accumulating over 100 screen credits throughout his prolific career.
Skerritt is perhaps most widely recognized for his role in Ridley Scott's 1979 science fiction horror classic, 'Alien.' He continued to act actively until his final years, with his most recent project being a supporting role in the forthcoming Western film 'Broke,' slated for release in 2025.
