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Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer

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"I'd like to take a moment before we get started today to honor a dear friend of mine, Val Kilmer," Cruise said, to applause from the audience.
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“Batman Forever” was the third movie in a franchise kicked off in 1989 by the director Tim Burton’s brooding “Batman.”
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Kilmer returned as Iceman for an emotional sequence that ended up being the actor’s final on-screen appearance.

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Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer with a moment of silence at CinemaCon
Tom Cruise is paying his respects to his former co-star and “dear friend” Val Kilmer. The actor made an appearance at CinemaCon Thursday in Las Vegas to promote “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.
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.
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.
Conflicting reports emerge on Val Kilmer's final days. Here's what we know — and what we don't.
A report from TMZ claims the actor and artist was “unable to get out of bed for years before his death.” Unidentified family sources told the outlet that Kilmer was “cancer-free” — after being diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014,
Val Kilmer: Seven Memorable Movies to Stream
Kilmer’s film career ranged from slapstick comedy to some of the most memorable films of the 1980s and ’90s. By Hank Sanders Tim Balk Yan Zhuang and Claire Moses Val Kilmer, who died at 65 on Tuesday,
Tom Cruise Honors ‘Top Gun’ Co-Star Val Kilmer With Moment of Silence at CinemaCon: ‘I Wish You Well on the Next Journey’
Tom Cruise paid tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star Val Kilmer, who died on Tuesday at the age of 65. Cruise attended CinemaCon, the annual convention of movie theater owners that’s currently unfolding in Las Vegas,
Val Kilmer sought refuge in his treehouse. Here’s what happened when I visited.
Val Kilmer, who died April 1 at age 65, withdrew from Hollywood at his New Mexico ranch. In 2006, he welcomed us into his treehouse for a visit.
Actor Val Kilmer reigned as King Bacchus in 2009
Val Kilmer, the longtime Hollywood star known for roles in "Top Gun," "Heat" and "Tombstone," among other films, died this week. He was 65 years old. Kilmer, who battled throat cancer for several years,

Val Kilmer, Cher

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"Will miss u, U Were Funny, crazy, pain in the (expletive), GREAT FRIEND, kids 💜 U, BRILLIANT as Mark Twain."
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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.
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Kilmer crossed paths with countless performers and directors during a career that made him one of the world's biggest movie stars in the 1990s.

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Cher pays tribute to ex-boyfriend Val Kilmer: 'Great friend'
Cher is paying tribute to the "funny" and "brilliant" Val Kilmer after dating the "Top Gun" star in the 1980s.
Nicolas Cage, Cher and more remember Val Kilmer
Nicolas Cage, who starred alongside Kilmer in 2009's "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," shared a statement with "Good Morning America" on Wednesday, paying tribute to his former co-star. "I always liked Val and am sad to hear of his passing.
Hollywood remembers 'wonderful' actor Val Kilmer
Directors including Ron Howard, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann have paid tribute to actor Val Kilmer, following his death aged 65. Kilmer starred in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s,
Val Kilmer was iconic in these movies. Where to watch his 5 best performances
Val Kilmer has died at 65. During his career he was a leading man and a character actor. These are his five best performances, including "Tombstone."
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.
Looking back on Val Kilmer’s time in New Mexico
The country is mourning the death of Val Kilmer on Wednesday night. The Hollywood icon was loved on the big screen, but when he took a break from Hollywood, he moved to a place he had grown up loving.
Hollywood remembers actor Val Kilmer
Stars in Hollywood are remembering the life and legacy of actor Val Kilmer after he died on Tuesday at just 65 years old. Kilmer crossed paths with countless performers and directors during a career that made him one of the world's biggest movie stars in the 1990s.
Cher Revealed Her Nickname for Val Kilmer Before His Death
On April 1 beloved Top Gun actor Val Kilmer passed away at the age of 65, his daughter, Mercedes, confirmed to the New York Times. Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and underwent a tracheotomy,
Actor Val Kilmer dies from pneumonia at age 65
From blockbuster leading man to captivating character actor, Val Kilmer did it all. The big screen icon is being remembered after dying from pneumonia at age 65. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore looks back at a legendary career in Hollywood.

Val Kilmer, throat cancer

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What disease did Val Kilmer have? Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, Mercedes revealed to the outlets and later recovered, though his public battle with the disease
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Val Kilmer, best known for playing Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever and Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone‘s The Doors, has died. He was 65.

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Val Kilmer cause of death: A closer look at his health issues, battle with throat cancer
What disease did Val Kilmer have? Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, Mercedes revealed to the outlets and later recovered, though his public battle with the disease
Years-long battle with throat cancer took its ultimate toll on actor Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer, the actor known for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Heat," died from pneumonia Tuesday night in Los Angeles after an intense 11-year battle with throat cancer that left him using a voice box.
Everything Val Kilmer Said About His Throat Cancer Battle
Val Kilmer battled throat cancer just years before his tragic death at the age of 65. The Top Gun and Batman Forever actor, who died of pneumonia on Tuesday, April 1, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter in December 2017 that he had been battling cancer for the past two years,
Val Kilmer death: Iconic actor of Batman and Top Gun fame dies at 65
Val Kilmer, best known for playing Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever and Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone‘s The Doors, has died. The cause of death was pneumonia, his daughter confirmed to The New York Times,
Hollywood star Val Kilmer dead at 65
Val Kilmer, a versatile Hollywood hero of the ’80s and ’90s with star turns as both the likes of Batman and Jim Morrison, has died. He was 65.
Charismatic Hollywood Leading Man Val Kilmer Dies At 65
Val Kilmer, the charismatic and versatile actor celebrated for his unforgettable portrayals of iconic characters including Jim Morrison and Batman, has died at the age of 65. His daughter, actress Mercedes Kilmer,
Val Kilmer's Family Speaks Out, Says They Are 'So Proud of Him' as They Ask to 'Grieve Privately'
In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, the family also expressed thanks "for honoring our extraordinary father's memory," two days after his death at age 65
It Took a While, but David Zucker Finally Bonded With Val Kilmer (Guest Column)
The co-director and co-writer of ‘Top Secret!’ shares how it “was hard to predict which Val would show up on any given day” before things turned around on the late actor's first movie.
Val Kilmer wrote candidly about life, love and 'Top Gun': Revisit his memoir
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 Scored His Breakout “Top Secret!” Role with an 'Impromptu' Elvis Presley Impersonation (Exclusive)
David Zucker, the director of the beloved 1984 spy comedy, talks with PEOPLE about working with the late actorWhen it came to Val Kilmer auditioning for what would be his breakout role in 1984's spy spoof Top Secret!
Val Kilmer Death: Michael Mann, Francis Ford Coppola, Nicolas Cage, Cher Pay Tribute to Actor
Michael Mann, Francis Ford Coppola, Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey and Josh Brolin were among the many entertainment industry figures who paid tribute to Val Kilmer after news of his death was announced.
The “Bad” Val Kilmer Movies That Actually Prove He Deserved More Credit Than We Gave Him
To read more of GQ's coverage of Val Kilmer through the years, click here. Val Kilmer was all mesmerizing contrasts. His feminine features—shimmering green eyes, full lips, hair that even when shorn into proto-bro spikes had sheen and sway—crowned a jaw and a body that might have belonged to a San Fernando Valley bully.
Jim Carrey Mourns Costar Val Kilmer by Honoring His 'Grace and Courage' 30 Years After Batman Forever
Jim Carrey shared a tribute to his 'Batman Forever' costar Val Kilmer, saying the late actor's 'artistic achievements were rivaled only by the grace and courage with which he endured his life’s most challenging moments.
The 10 best Val Kilmer movies ranked, from the slapstick of Top Secret! to the soul of Heat
Val Kilmer, the soulful, versatile actor of 'Batman Forever,' 'Heat,' and 'Top Gun,' died on Tuesday. To pay tribute, let's revisit and rank the 10 best movies from the late performer's filmography.
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