Skerritt had a career spanning six decades, appearing in several acclaimed films and television productions

Tom Skerritt, the dashing actor who had credits in Alien, Top Gun, Contact, Steel Magnolias, and many more, has died at the age of 93.

"Top Gun" star Tom Skerritt died of natural causes on Wednesday, his family confirmed to Fox News Digital. The actor, also known for his roles in "Picket Fences and "M*A*S*H," was 93.