Condolences have flooded in following the passing of Val Kilmer, renowned actor best known for his roles as Bruce Wayne in ‘Batman Forever’, Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s ‘The Doors’, and many beloved characters from 1980s films. According to The New York Times, he was 65 years old. He had been fighting throat cancer for several years.
Josh Brolin recently shared a photo on Instagram with Kilmer, captioning it, “Farewell, friend. I’ll surely miss you. You were an insightful, stimulating, courageous, and exceptionally innovative spark. There aren’t many like you left. I eagerly anticipate our reunion in the skies someday. Until then, I cherish the remarkable memories we shared and hold dear the kind thoughts you inspired.
Josh Gad honored Val Kilmer on Instagram by sharing a picture of him as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky from “Top Gun”. He captioned it, “Farewell Val Kilmer. Thank you for shaping countless movies of my childhood. You were undeniably an icon.
The renowned visual effects studio Industrial Light & Magic paid tribute to Val Kilmer on their Instagram account after hearing about his passing. Their post read: “We’re heartbroken to learn that our friend and colleague, Val Kilmer, has passed away. With his unforgettable characters as Madmartigan, Iceman, Doc Holliday, and Jim Morrison, Val became a true legend. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
Lauren Holly wrote a short tribute to Kilmer, posting simply, “RIP Val Kilmer” to Threads.
As a devoted cinephile, I mourn the loss of Val Kilmer, a truly exceptional talent and kind soul who graced our screens with his brilliance.
In the ’80s and ’90s, Kilmer was a prominent actor, taking on leading roles in films like “Top Gun,” “Real Genius,” “Tombstone,” “Heat,” and “The Saint.” He made a short appearance in 2021’s “Top Gun: Maverick” despite his cancer preventing him from speaking.
2021 saw the debut of a documentary about his life titled “Val.” His son lent his voice for the film, and it drew from hundreds of hours of footage he had accumulated over the years. This provided a unique insight into the sets he worked on, portraying him as an introspective individual with a creative spirit, reflective of an artist’s soul.
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2025-04-02 08:16