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Val Kilmer, a homegrown Hollywood actor who tasted leading-man stardom as Jim Morrison and Batman, but whose protean gifts and elusive personality also made him a high-profile supporting player, died ...
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Val Kilmer doesn’t even need to appear onscreen as Iceman in “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) for the audience to feel his presence.

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Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65
A wide-ranging leading man who earned critical praise, he was known to be charismatic but unpredictable. At one point he dropped out of Hollywood for a decade.
Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors', dies at 65, NYT reports
Val Kilmer, who starred in films such as "Top Gun," "The Doors," and "Batman Forever" while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy for his intensity and temperament, has died, the New York Times reported.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Val Kilmer Brought a Wonderfully Weird Sensibility to Every Role
Even his choice of parts could be eccentric. In the end, he’s best thought of as a character actor trapped in a leading man’s body.
Val Kilmer, Who Starred in Films Like ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Batman Forever,’ Dies at 65
Val Kilmer, who starred in films like 'Top Gun,' 'The Doors,' and 'Batman Forever,' died on April 1 at age 65, his daughter Mercedes confirmed to 'The New York Times.'
When Val Kilmer Was Batman and the ’90s Were Their Most ’90s
The actor took only one turn in the famous batsuit. That film, “Batman Forever,” couldn’t be a more representative artifact of its era.

Cher, Val Kilmer

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"U Were Funny, crazy, pain in the ass, GREAT FRIEND, kids [love] U,"
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On April 1 beloved Top Gun actor Val Kilmer passed away at the age of 65, his daughter, Mercedes, confirmed to the New York Times.
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Kilmer crossed paths with countless performers and directors during a career that made him one of the world's biggest movie stars in the 1990s.

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Cher Says Late Ex Val Kilmer Was 'Funny' and a 'Pain in the Ass' in Sweet Tribute After His Death at 65
Actor Val Kilmer died on Tuesday, April 1, of pneumonia, his daughter told 'The New York Times.' His ex Cher paid tribute in a post shared to social media.
Cher pays tribute to ex-boyfriend Val Kilmer: 'Great friend'
Cher is paying tribute to the "funny" and "brilliant" Val Kilmer after dating the "Top Gun" star in the 1980s.
Cher remembers ‘brilliant’ and ‘brave’ Val Kilmer
Cher is remembering her late friend and former boyfriend, Val Kilmer. Kilmer, who died Tuesday from pneumonia at the age of 65, dated in the 1980s. They had nicknames for each other, according to Cher.
Cher Revealed Her Nickname for Val Kilmer Before His Death
On April 1 beloved Top Gun actor Val Kilmer passed away at the age of 65, his daughter, Mercedes, confirmed to the New York Times. Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and underwent a tracheotomy,
Val Kilmer death: Josh Brolin, Cher and more Hollywood stars honor legendary actor
Hollywood stars including Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola, Josh Gad and more pay tribute to Val Kilmer, who died of pneumonia on April 1.
Heartbreaking New Details of Bedridden Val Kilmer Revealed 1 Day After His Death
Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65 after coming down with pneumonia. The death of the Top Gun star, who previously battled throat cancer, was confirmed by his daughter, Mercedes (he's also has a son named Jack).
Hollywood remembers actor Val Kilmer
Stars in Hollywood are remembering the life and legacy of actor Val Kilmer after he died on Tuesday at just 65 years old. Kilmer crossed paths with countless performers and directors during a career that made him one of the world's biggest movie stars in the 1990s.
How Cher Paid Tribute to Ex-Boyfriend Val Kilmer After His Death
Cher honored her late boyfriend Val Kilmer in a playful yet touching tribute after his passing. Following Kilmer’s death from pneumonia on Tuesday, April 1 at the age of 65, Cher shared a heartfelt message on social media to honor their relationship.
Val Kilmer Dies: ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Doors’ & ‘Batman Forever’ Star Was 65
Val Kilmer, the Juilliard graduate with leading man looks known for taking on roles that were about more than just his appearance, has died.
Val Kilmer's Family Speaks Out, Says They Are 'So Proud of Him' as They Ask to 'Grieve Privately'
In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, the family also expressed thanks "for honoring our extraordinary father's memory," two days after his death at age 65
Val Kilmer: A Life in Pictures
Val Kilmer, an actor known for his work in “Top Gun,” “The Doors” and “Batman Forever,” died on Tuesday at the age of 65. Here are some snapshots from his life and career. Cher and Kilmer in 1984, the same year he made his feature debut in the slapstick Cold War spy movie “Top Secret!”
Val Kilmer Said His Family Was 'Never the Same' After Brother Drowned in Dad's Hot Tub at Age 15
Val Kilmer, who died at age 65 on Tuesday, April 1, told PEOPLE in a September 2021 cover story that his family 'was never the same again' after his younger brother, Wesley, died at age 15 when he drowned in their father's hot tub after experiencing an epileptic seizure.
While Val Kilmer’s family asks to mourn privately, Tom Cruise makes his grief public
Val Kilmer's family speaks out after the actor's death Tuesday in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise asks a crowd for a moment of silence in honor of his friend.
Yes, Val Kilmer has died
Val Kilmer, a homegrown Hollywood actor who tasted leading-man stardom as Jim Morrison and Batman, but whose protean gifts and elusive personality also made him a high-profile supporting player, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 65.
Tom Cruise Leads a Moment of Silence for 'Dear Friend' Val Kilmer: 'I Wish You Well on Your Next Journey'
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,
Val Kilmer's Ex-Wife Joanne Whalley: What We Know About Her and Two Kids
While tributes pour in for the screen legend, renewed attention has turned to Kilmer's personal life, particularly his relationship with ex-wife Joanne Whalley and their two children, Mercedes and Jack.
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