'Top Gun' star Tom Skerritt dead at 93

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Tom Skerritt, best known for his roles in "Top Gun," "M*A*S*H," "Alien" and "Picket Fences" has died of natural causes. He was 93.  

"We are heartbroken by his loss," Skerritt's family said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "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. He cared deeply about imagination, creativity, storytelling, service, veterans, the natural world and helping others find and share their own voices."

They added, "We are incredibly grateful for the love and support being shown by his friends, colleagues, and fans. We ask for privacy as our family grieves. Information regarding a memorial will be shared at a later date."

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Christina Dugan Ramirez is an entertainment journalist with more than 15 years of experience, including a decade at PEOPLE writing high-profile cover stories, covering Hollywood's biggest events, and interviewing many of the industry's most influential stars before joining Fox News Digital in 2024.