Tom Skerritt, the versatile actor who over his 60-plus year career played memorable roles in projects such as Top Gun, Picket Fences, M*A*S*H and Alien, has died. His family confirmed the news to Deadline.

Legendary actor Tom Skerritt died on October 21, according to a statement from his family shared by People.

Skerritt played Viper, the no-nonsense Top Gun instructor that mentored Tom Cruise's Maverick.