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Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer

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Kilmer required the use of a breathing tube. "I can't speak without plugging this hole [in his throat]. You have to make the choice to breathe or to eat," he told People Magazine in 2021.
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Kilmer’s breakout role was as LT Tom “Iceman” Kazansky opposite Cruise in 1986’s Top Gun.
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“He loved movies and he gave a lot to all of us with his performances and his films,” Cruise said to a room full of movie theater owners.

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Val Kilmer's family breaks silence on star’s death, pays tribute to 'extraordinary' actor
"Top Gun" star Val Kilmer was remembered as "extraordinary" by his family, who said they were "so proud" of him. Kilmer died Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death
Actor Josh Brolin and director Michael Mann are among those honoring actor Val Kilmer after his death on Tuesday at age 65.
Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer with a moment of silence at CinemaCon
Kilmer portrayed Lt. Tom “Iceman” Kazanski in the 1986 “Top Gun” film starring Cruise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. The two were rival fighter pilots who eventually became friends. The film catapulted both Kilmer and Cruise's careers, leading to a slew of box office hits for the two movie stars.
Tom Cruise Pays Tribute To Val Kilmer, Asks CinemaCon For Moment Of Silence
At the start of a surprise appearance at CinemaCon this morning, Tom Cruise took a moment to honor his Top Gun co-star, the late Val Kilmer. Kilmer passed away earlier this week at age 65, after battling pneumonia.
‘Top Gun’ Star Val Kilmer Dies At 65; Hollywood Tributes Pour In
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Tom Cruise Honors ‘Top Gun’ Co-Star Val Kilmer With Moment of Silence at CinemaCon: ‘I Wish You Well on the Next Journey’
Tom Cruise paid tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star Val Kilmer, who died on Tuesday at the age of 65. Cruise attended CinemaCon, the annual convention of movie theater owners that’s currently unfolding in Las Vegas,
Tom Cruise opens CinemaCon speech with moment of silence for Val Kilmer
Tom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star, Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday in Los Angeles. Cruise called for a moment of silence,
Tom Cruise Opens Up About Val Kilmer After Top Gun Co-Star's Death
From playing rock legends to gunslingers, Kilmer left a huge mark on Hollywood with a career spanning more than four decades.
Tom Cruise Pays Tribute to “Dear Friend” Val Kilmer in Rare Appearance at CinemaCon
Cruise was onhand to show off stunt-heavy footage from 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' and to honor director Christopher McQuarrie with one of the convention's top honors.

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman Forever star, dies

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Kilmer, who died Tuesday at age 65, was a true original.
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Val Kilmer has sadly passed away at age 65, his daughter confirms to the New York Times.

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From ‘Top Gun’ to ‘Tombstone,’ notable Val Kilmer films and where to watch them
Unlike Iceman, Doc Holliday was a character Kilmer found to be very well written in the 1993 Western “Tombstone.” Holliday is dying of tuberculosis in George P. Cosmatos’ film when he meets up with his old friend Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell) in a classic showdown of outlaws and lawmen (even those attempting to retire).
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star, dies at 65
Kilmer died Tuesday night in Los Angeles from pneumonia, his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, told The New York Times and The Associated Press. Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and later recovered,
Remembering 'Top Gun' actor Val Kilmer, who died at age 65
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'Top Gun' Actor Val Kilmer Has Passed Away at Age 65
Top Gun and Batman Forever actor Val Kilmer has sadly passed away at age 65, his daughter confirms to the New York Times. Mercedes Kilmer said her father died from pneumonia on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Val Kilmer dead at 65: Hollywood star of Top Gun, Batman Forever and The Doors dies from pneumonia, daughter says
Val Kilmer, the Hollywood star of movies including Top Gun, Batman Forever and Tombstone, has died at the age of 65, his daughter has said. The cause of death was pneumonia, the New York Times reported,
Val Kilmer, “Top Gun” Actor, Dies at 65
Val Kilmer, best known for movies such as Top Gun and 1995’s Batman Forever, has died. He was 65 years old. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, told The New York Times he died of pneumonia on Tuesday, April 1.
What Val Kilmer said about his health struggles before his death at 65
The death of Val Kilmer at age 65 has put a spotlight on not only the actor's long career in Hollywood, but also his health. Kilmer's death was confirmed by his daughter Mercedes, who said he died April 1 in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends, according to The Associated Press.
Val Kilmer’s cause of death and 10-year throat cancer battle, explained
Val Kilmer, the actor best known for his iconic roles as Jim Morrison in “The Doors” and Iceman in “Top Gun,” died April 1 from pneumonia, his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, told the Associated Press. He was 65.
Conflicting reports emerge on Val Kilmer's final days. Here's what we know — and what we don't.
Those are two contrasting takes under the circumstances. What we do know is that Kilmer died from pneumonia on Tuesday, his daughter, Mercedes, announced. She said he was surrounded by family and friends. It was also noted that he had recovered from throat cancer.
Val Kilmer’s legacy
Film expert and presenter James King says Val Kilmer will be remembered for his "icy cool demeanour as a leading man." (April 2)
Val Kilmer, '80s Screen Icon And Caped Crusader, Dead At 65
The actor was known for his roles in hit films including "Top Gun," "Batman Forever," "The Doors" and Michael Mann's "Heat."
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Appreciating the many onscreen moods of Val Kilmer
Actor Val Kilmer died Tuesday at 65. His daughter told The Associated Press the cause was pneumonia. He had recovered from throat cancer. More than a hundred roles in a nearly four-decade career let Val Kilmer explore a wealth of human experience.
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