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US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Picket Fences, Mash and Alien, dies aged 93
The actor died on Wednesday of natural causes, his family said.
US actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in Picket Fences, Mash and Alien, has died at the age of 93.
His family said Skerritt died on Wednesday of natural causes. “While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity, and the love he brought into our lives,” they said.
Over a six-decade career, he appeared in film and television projects including Mash, A River Runs Through It and Ted. He also co-founded TheFilmSchool in Seattle to support the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers.
His family said he will be remembered “for his belief that stories can help people heal, find purpose, and create change.”