Julia Roberts mourns Steel Magnolias dad Tom Skerritt, who died at 93
The gist
Actress Julia Roberts paid tribute to Tom Skerritt, her on-screen father in Steel Magnolias, after he died at 93.
Her Broadway play Small Mouth Sounds also moved its opening earlier, to March 11, 2027.
How it unfolded
- Oct 21, 2026Tom Skerritt died of natural causes at age 93; his family confirmed the news and said he passed away that day.
- Oct 23, 2026Julia Roberts paid tribute on Instagram, posting a photo of the pair with the caption 'A shining light of a gentle man. RIP.'
- Oct 23, 2026Playbill reported that Small Mouth Sounds, starring Roberts, Paul Rudd and Sarah Paulson, will begin Broadway performances February 10, 2027, with a March 11 opening at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, earlier than previously announced.