Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer
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Actor Josh Brolin and director Michael Mann are among those paying tribute to Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday at age 65.
Yahoo |
The country is mourning the death of Val Kilmer on Wednesday night.
Charlotte Observer |
Kilmer made a cameo in the 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, reprising his role as Iceman in his final onscreen performance.
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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).
"Top Gun" star Val Kilmer was mourned by his two children Mercedes and Jack in a heartfelt statement after his death.
Mercedes Kilmer confirmed the “Top Gun” and “Heat” actor died at his Los Angeles home from pneumonia to The Associated Press.
Tom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star, Val Kilmer. Kilmer died Tuesday in Los Angeles.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
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.
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, the brooding actor famous for roles in "Top Gun," "Batman Forever" and his portrayal of musician Jim Morrison, has died at age 65.