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Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors,' dies

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The New York Times |
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 ...
USA Today |
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.
Austin American-Statesman |
To honor Kilmer's legacy, here are his 10 essential roles:

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