Val Kilmer dead at 65

[MassGuy]

Val Kilmer, who played Bruce Wayne in “Batman Forever,” channeled Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone‘s “The Doors” and starred as a tubercular Doc Holliday in “Tombstone,” has died, The New York Times has confirmed. He was 65. He had been battling throat cancer for several years.

Kilmer’s reps did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.

The baby-faced blonde actor had a solid run as a leading man with a volatile reputation in the ’80s and ’90s, starring in “Top Gun,” “Real Genius,” “Willow,” “Heat,” and “The Saint.” He returned briefly to screens in 2021’s “Top Gun: Maverick” although he could no longer speak due to his cancer.

In 2021, a documentary on his life, “Val,” was released. His son provided the actor’s voice and the film utilized hundreds of hours of video he had recorded over the years, giving a revealing look at the sets he worked on and showing the actor to be an introspective thinker with an artist’s soul.

Val Kilmer, Star of ‘Batman Forever,’ ‘Tombstone,’ Dies at 65

Val Kilmer, star of "Batman Forever" and "Tombstone," has died. He was 65.

variety.com

 

[MassGuy]

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 on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 65.

The cause was pneumonia, said his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer. Mr. Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and later recovered, she said.

Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65

A wide-ranging leading man who earned critical praise, he was known to be charismatic but unpredictable. At one point he dropped out of Hollywood for a decade.

www.nytimes.com

 

[vls12345]

I loved him as Doc Holliday in Tombstone. And in Heat. My condolences to his loved ones. RIP, Val.

 

[charminglane]

I thought he would live forever.

 

[vls12345]

Val Kilmer, Actor Renowned for Receding Into His Roles, Dies at 65

He was memorable as Iceman in 'Top Gun,' Jim Morrison in 'The Doors,' Doc Holliday in 'Tombstone' and the Caped Crusader in 'Batman Forever.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[vls12345]

Hollywood stars pay tribute to 'brave' Val Kilmer after death at 65 Hollywood stars pay tribute to 'brave' Val Kilmer after death at 65

When asked what he misses the most about his voice, Kilmer told GMA: 'That I had one! And that I didn't laugh like a pirate.'

In tribute, I hope friends and fans laugh like a pirate at least once in awhile.

 

[LadyL]

way too young
RIP Val

 

[Teamir]

I loved him in The Saint. His chemistry with Elizabeth Shue was amazing.

 

[Sweetluv]

Tombstone, Heat, Top Gun, and Maverick..Great movies starring Val Kilmer! Talented actor who died way too soon..RIP.

 

[iamshadow21]

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is pretty great.

 

[Chimera]

Red Planet , and The Ghost and the Darkness are among many of my Val Kilmer favs.

Rest in peace, Val, thank you for sharing your talent with the world !
My condolences to all who loved him !

 

[IQuestion]

My son loved, loved, loved Real Genius...... Val Kilmer was the coolest genius ever!!
This brings back great memories.

 

[vls12345]

See photos of Val Kilmer's custom New Mexico treehouse sanctuary

See photos of Val Kilmer's custom-built New Mexico treehouse, featuring wood salvaged from a nearby old barn and tree limbs from the property.

www.usatoday.com

 

[K9Enzo]

Tombstone (one of my favorites)

“Why Johnny Ringo, you look like somebody just walked over your grave.” - Doc Holiday

 

[neesaki]

Tombstone (one of my favorites)

“Why Johnny Ringo, you look like somebody just walked over your grave.” - Doc Holiday

And this one, to Johnny Ringo…. "Poor soul, you were just too high-strung"

 

[neesaki]

RIP, to one of my favorite actors.

 

[borndem]

I thought he would live forever.

Val Kilmer will live in the roles he played, and in the spark in his eyes and in his heart.
We will miss him, and we know he fought the good fight.