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Actor Tom Skerritt Dies at 93
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Actor Tom Skerritt died Wednesday at age 93 from natural causes, his family confirmed. Skerritt was known for roles in films including Alien, Top Gun, M*A*S*H, and Steel Magnolias, and won an Emmy for the TV series Picket Fences. He was also an Air Force veteran and father of five.
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Left outlets lead with Skerritt's film roles and include family statements about his personal character, with The Daily Beast noting "the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity."
- TDB‘Top Gun’ Actor Tom Skerritt Dies at 93The Daily Beast · Left
- CBSEye Opener: "Top Gun" actor Tom Skerritt diesCBS News · Lean Left
- NBCHollywood remembers actor Tom SkerrittNBC News · Lean Left
- CBSTom Skerritt dies at 93CBS News · Lean Left
- USATom Skerritt, 'Alien' and 'Top Gun' star, dies at 93USA Today · Lean Left · link via Google News
- NPRActor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has diedNPR News · Lean Left
- NYTTom Skerritt, Who Had Key Roles in ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Steel Magnolias,’ Has DiedThe New York Times · Lean Left
- NBCTom Skerritt, star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93NBC News · Lean Left
- CBSTom Skerritt, known for roles in "Alien," "Picket Fences," dies at 93CBS News · Lean Left
- ABCVeteran actor Tom Skerritt dies at 93ABC News · Lean Left
Center outlets provide straightforward reporting of Skerritt's death and major roles across film and television, with Reuters and BBC News keeping headlines brief and factual.
- FBSTom Skerritt, ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Alien’ And ‘Cheers’ Star, Dies At 93Forbes · Center
- BBCUS actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Picket Fences, Mash and Alien, dies aged 93BBC News · Center
- RTRActor Tom Skerritt, star of 'Alien' and 'Top Gun,' dies at 93Reuters · Center · link via Google News
Right outlets emphasize specific film roles in their headlines, particularly Top Gun and Steel Magnolias. The Daily Caller highlights the family's personal tribute, quoting "We knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity, and the love he brought into our lives." The New York Post features Julia Roberts' Instagram tribute to her "Steel Magnolias dad."
- DMTom Skerritt dead at 93: Actor known for Top Gun and Alien passes away as heartbroken family pay tributeDaily Mail · Lean Right
- NYPJulia Roberts remembers ‘Steel Magnolias’ dad Tom Skerritt after his death at 93New York Post · Right
- OANTom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93One America News · Right
- DC‘Top Gun’ Actor Tom Skerritt Dead At 93The Daily Caller · Right
- BRTTom Skerritt, Star of ‘Alien,’ ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Picket Fences,’ Dies at 93Breitbart News · Right
- FOX'Top Gun' star Tom Skerritt dead at 93Fox News Digital · Right
- NYPTom Skerritt, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ actor, dead at 93New York Post · Right
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