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Guardian readers recall encounters with a brilliant actor who was also kind, generous and much more than a heart-throb

'Batman Forever' actor Jim Carrey has paid a heartfelt tribute to late co-star Val Kilmer.

Dead at 65, Kilmer spent his life in pursuit of wonderful things, even if it meant rubbing others the wrong way

Val Kilmer once proclaimed that he’s almost been fired from all his movies

The best of Val Kilmer, who has sadly died at 65, but has left a brilliant legacy of films behind him

TRIBUTE: The star of ‘The Doors’, ‘Top Gun’, ‘Heat’ and ‘Batman Forever’ – who has died at the age of 65 – was notorious for clashing with directors and struggling with his own celebrity. Coupled with his undeniable talent, it made him one of Hollywood’s most complex stars, writes Adam…

Fans shared their grief after seeing Val Kilmer's last few posts on Instagram. “I’m ready,” the late actor said in his video. The post Val Kilmer’s Heartbreaking Last Post Resurfaces After Batman Star’s Passing first appeared on Bored Panda.

The US actor was also known for his portrayal of Jim Morrison in 1991 film The Doors.

The actor described himself in a documentary on his career as being ‘blessed’ and having ‘no regrets’.

Prolific American actor Val Kilmer, who was propelled to fame with "Top Gun" and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, has died at age 65, the New York Times reported Tuesday.

The versatile actor who played fan favourite Iceman in "Top Gun" died Tuesday night in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends.