Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer
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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
"I had a treehouse as a child. So being an adult ... well, it's strangely, weirdly satisfying to sit in a tree."
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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 will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on forever in the films and performances he so brilliantly shared with us," Michael Douglas wrote in his tribute to Val Kilmer.
Credit...Michael Tighe/Donaldson Collection, via Supported by 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.
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.