Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman Star, Dies
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Kilmer's death from pneumonia comes after years of public and private health struggles, most notably his long battle with throat cancer.
From Newsweek
Val Kilmer, who in his varied career was both a movie-star leading man ("The Doors") and a great character actor ("Tombstone") — a tough combination to pull off — has died.
From USA Today
“Most people are still finding their voices at that age, but McQ had already written a film that changed the cinematic landscape,” Cruise said.
From U.S. News & World Report
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Tom Cruise led CinemaCon 2025 attendees in a moment of silence to honor the late Val Kilmer, who died at 65 on Tuesday, April 1, to begin his presentation at the film industry convention on Thursday,
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.
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The 65-year-old actor, who died Tuesday from pneumonia, rose to stardom in the 1980s and was famed for his roles in films ranging from 'Top Gun' to 'Tombstone' to 'The Doors.'
Tombstone actor looks back at his unforgettable time with Kilmer and shares what he said during their last reunion
Val Kilmer, the soulful, versatile actor of 'Batman Forever,' 'Heat,' and 'Top Gun,' died on Tuesday. To pay tribute, let's revisit and rank the 10 best movies from the late performer's filmography.