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The actor died of pneumonia on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, his daughter told The New York Times and The Associated Press.
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Val Kilmer, the star of such classic films as Top Gun, The Doors and Tombstone, has died, according to the New York Times.
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“Most people are still finding their voices at that age, but McQ had already written a film that changed the cinematic landscape,” Cruise said.
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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,
As Iceman in 'Top Gun,' Val Kilmer, who died yesterday at 65, brought all of his warmth and intelligence to bear.
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Jerry Bruckheimer, a producer on the sequel, said in 2022 that Tom Cruise was the "driving force" behind getting Val Kilmer to return for the movie.
Val Kilmer, best known for his role in the 'Top Gun' movies with Tom Cruise and his role as Batman, died at age 65 on April 1, 2025, of pneumonia. See his life and career in photos
Maverick," released two years after his memoir published and his final film role, Kilmer returned to the screen as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky. Upon news of Kilmer's death, we are republishing the story.
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Val Kilmer, who died this week, had an extensive dating history during his Hollywood heartthrob years that included stars like Cher, Daryl Hannah, Cindy Crawford and Angelina Jolie.
Kilmer also said that there was "very little" to the character of Iceman so he invited his own backstory. "None of us knew at the time what a crazy commercial success the film wou
"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.