Tom Skerritt, star of Alien and Top Gun, has died.

A news that has alarmed movie lovers came from Hollywood.

The master actor Tom Skerritt, who etched the character of Captain Dallas in the film Alien into memory, died at 93.

Tom Skerritt's death, who had appeared in numerous productions in the film and television worlds over a career spanning more than sixty years, was announced by his family.

In a statement made by his family, the actor was remembered for his sense of humor, wisdom, generosity, and passion for storytelling.

He is etched in memory with his roles as Captain Dallas and Viper.

Born in Detroit in 1933, Skerritt served in the U.S. Air Force before his acting career. The actor who stepped into cinema with the 1962 film War Hunt, drew attention with his role in Robert Altman's 1970 film MASH.

Skerritt portrayed Captain Dallas of the Nostromo spaceship in the 1979 science‑fiction classic Alien. In 1986, he appeared before audiences as Viper, the instructor of Maverick, the character brought to life by Tom Cruise in Top Gun.

The actor, who also appeared in productions such as Steel Magnolias, A River Runs Through It, and Contact, stood out for his performance in the television series Picket Fences.

He won an Emmy Award and supported soldiers.

Skerritt won the 1993 Emmy Award for his portrayal of Sheriff Jimmy Brock in the series Picket Fences.

The actor also participated in projects aimed at war soldiers, in addition to his artistic work. He was among the founders of The Red Badge Project, an initiative that seeks to help soldiers tell their experiences through stories.

Skerritt left behind his wife Julie Tokashiki, five children, five grandchildren, and the child of one of his grandchildren. His family said that details of the memorial ceremony would be shared later.