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Tom Skerritt
FILE - David E. Kelley, center, creator of "Picket Fences," poses with actors Tom Skerritt, left, and Kathy Baker after show won best drama series during the 45th annual Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Sept. 19, 1993.
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An Emmy-winning actor known for roles in “Top Gun” and “Picket Fences,” Tom Skerritt has died at 93. His family said in a statement he died Wednesday of natural causes. Skerritt won an Emmy for “Picket Fences” in 1993 and was known for roles in “Turning Point,” “Steel Magnolias,” and “Contact.” He was once described as a character actor in a leading man’s body. Skerritt also performed onstage, including in “Our Town” and “A Time to Kill.” His family highlighted his passion for storytelling and helping others.
