American actor, director and producer; a cornerstone of the New Hollywood era
New York City Council is poised to approve a bill that would phase out horse-drawn carriage rides by 2028. The proposal follows a fatality last summer and renews decades of debate over safety, heritage, and workers’ livelihoods. The mayor and speaker say the bill has broad support and would include a transition plan for drivers and humane handling of horses.
The Guardian, France 24 and BBC Business report that Tom Skerritt has died of natural causes at 93. His career spans over six decades with notable roles in MASH, The Turning Point, Contact and Top Gun. He is remembered for his humor, generosity and his work directing the Red Badge Project to aid veterans.