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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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In June 1995 a pop confection hit thousands of movie screens.
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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, 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.
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.
Val Kilmer was iconic in these movies. Where to watch his 5 best performances
Val Kilmer has died at 65. During his career he was a leading man and a character actor. These are his five best performances, including "Tombstone."
Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors,' dies at 65
American actor Val Kilmer, who starred in films such as "Top Gun," "The Doors", "Tombstone" and "Batman Forever" while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy for his intensity and temperament, has died at age 65.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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,
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.
Val Kilmer's co-stars Jim Carrey, Robert De Niro remember actor as a 'generational talent'
"Heat" co-stars Josh Brolin and Robert De Niro, as well as "Top Gun" co-stars Tom Cruise and Danny Ramirez are among those honoring Val Kilmer.
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