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  "id": 16098968,
  "title": "Veteran actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/veteran-actor-tom-skerritt-dies-at-93",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T20:11:37.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/veteran-actor-tom-skerritt-dies-93/story?id=137488364"
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  "summary": "Veteran actor Tom Skerritt, renowned for his roles in films such as \"Steel Magnolias,\" \"Alien,\" \"Top Gun,\" and \"Picket Fences,\" has passed away at the age of 93 due to natural causes, as announced by his family. Born on August 25, 1933, in Detroit, Skerritt's career spanned over six decades, with his film debut in the 1962 war drama \"War Hunt\" and notable appearances in \"M*A*S*H\" and the Ridley Scott-directed \"Alien.\" Skerritt's acting prowess extended to television, where he starred in the CBS drama \"Picket Fences,\" earning him a Primetime Emmy Award in 1993. Beyond his acting, he co-founded TheFilmSchool in Seattle and the Red Badge Project, both dedicated to supporting aspiring filmmakers and veterans coping with PTSD, anxiety, and depression through storytelling. His family pays tribute to his humor, wisdom, and the love he brought into their lives, emphasizing his belief that stories can aid in healing, finding purpose, and fostering change. Skerritt is survived by his wife Julie Tokashiki, five children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.",
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        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Tom Skerritt, Star of ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 93",
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        "title": "Tom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93",
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        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Tom Skerritt Dies: ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ Actor Was 93",
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        "title": "Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93",
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        "published": "2026-10-22T19:22:59.000Z"
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        "title": "Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93",
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        "published": "2026-10-22T19:25:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Consequence",
        "title": "Tom Skerritt, Alien and Picket Fences Star, Dead at 93",
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        "published": "2026-10-22T19:26:52.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘Picket Fences’ Actor, Dead at 93",
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        "published": "2026-10-22T19:27:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Actor Tom Skerritt, known for roles in Top Gun and Alien, has died",
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        "published": "2026-10-22T19:28:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Picket Fences, Mash and Alien, dies aged 93",
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        "published": "2026-10-22T19:56:26.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The New York Times",
        "title": "Tom Skerritt, Who Had Key Roles in ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Top Gun,’ Dies at 93",
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Emmy-winning US actor Tom Skerritt, known for ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Picket Fences’, dies at 93",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/emmy-winning-us-actor-tom-skerritt-known-for-top-gun-and-picket",
        "published": "2026-10-22T20:11:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/tom-skerritt-emmy-winning-actor-with-roles-in-picket-fences-alien-and-16106642",
        "published": "2026-10-22T20:46:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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