Tom Skerritt, the plucky and handsome actor who charmed audiences on both the big and small screen in titles ranging from “Top Gun” to “Picket Fences,” has died.

Tom Skerritt died on October 21, 2026, at age 93, according to a statement from his family shared by People, marking the loss of a veteran film and television presence.

Skerritt was twice nominated for an Emmy – both for Picket Fences, winning outstanding lead actor in a drama series in 1993.