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Val Kilmer had a face that belonged in movies.
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Kilmer, who died at 65 on April 1, was wholly comfortable in that sweet spot where ego and commitment intertwine.
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In a social media post, shared just weeks ago, Kilmer joined artist David Choe with some Batman-themed art.

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Val Kilmer’s 10 Greatest Performances: ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Heat,’ and More
Val Kilmer had a face that belonged in movies. A stunningly beautiful heartthrob known for his chiseled jaw and shock of blonde hair that looked great either messy or perfectly coiffed, Kilmer practically glowed whenever he was onscreen, as if he was put on Earth by God himself for the purpose of getting immortalized on film.
From 'Top Gun' to 'Tombstone,' here are Val Kilmer's 10 best roles
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Tom Cruise Remembers 'Top Gun' Co-Star Val Kilmer
"I really can't tell you how much I admired his work, how much I thought of him as a human being, and how grateful and honored I was when he joined 'Top Gun' and came back later f
Val Kilmer Made It Look Easy, Even When It Wasn’t
Kilmer, who died at 65 on April 1, was wholly comfortable in that sweet spot where ego and commitment intertwine.
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, 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.
Val Kilmer recently gave us Batman a last time as part of his beloved art
In what would be the final years of his life, Val Kilmer leaned more into a different type of art than acting, but he never forgot his fans.
Val Kilmer: A Life in Pictures
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.
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 paid tribute to Val Kilmer with a moment of silence during his speech at CinemaCon
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.
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.
'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer.
Val Kilmer wrote candidly about life, love and 'Top Gun': Revisit his memoir
Val Kilmer wrote candidly about life, love and "Top Gun" in his 2020 memoir. Upon his death, we revisit the book's most interesting revelations.
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Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer with a moment of silence at CinemaCon
Kilmer portrayed Lt. Tom “Iceman” Kazanski in the 1986 “Top Gun” film starring Cruise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. The two were rival fighter pilots who eventually became friends. The film catapulted both Kilmer and Cruise's careers, leading to a slew of box office hits for the two movie stars.
Celebrities are paying tribute to 'Top Gun' star Val Kilmer after his death: 'Thank you for defining so many of the movies of my childhood'
"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.
Val Kilmer's Life in Photos
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
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.
Val Kilmer, Actor Revered for Playing Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65
Charismatic and versatile, he also won praise for memorable roles as Iceman in 'Top Gun' and Doc Holliday in 'Tombstone,' but his unpredictable behavior ruffled some feathers in Hollywood.
Val Kilmer dated Cher, Cindy Crawford, Angelina Jolie and more before going 20 years without a girlfriend
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.
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