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Jennifer Tilly pays heartfelt tribute to The Doors co-star Val Kilmer

Movie star Jennifer Tilly has taken to social media to pay tribute to Val Kilmer.

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Understanding Val Kilmer's cause of death: Did his cancer treatment increase his pneumonia risk?

Val Kilmer, the iconic actor known for his roles as Jim Morrison in The Doors and as Batman in Batman Forever, passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed that the cause of death was pneumonia.

The Times of India

Val Kilmer Dead at 65: Cause of Death Revealed After Years of Health Struggles

While Hollywood and fans mourn the death of Val Kilmer, his family revealed the cause of his death and more details about his health struggles.

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“I Am Lonely”: Val Kilmer Spent Final Years Alone Despite Dating Hollywood Beauties For Decades

Val Kilmer “couldn’t wait to kiss” Angelina Jolie on set while Ellen Barkin was the “enchantresses who got away.” But one actress left him crying for 6 months. The post “I Am Lonely”: Val Kilmer Spent Final Years Alone Despite Dating Hollywood Beauties For Decades first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Val Kilmer's greatest films: from The Doors to Top Gun, his top 10 performances

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

Evening Standard

Val Kilmer was handsome, charismatic and difficult to work with – but he was worth it

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…

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer’s tragic health battle: How the Hollywood icon lost his voice in his final years

The beloved actor died on Tuesday at the age of 65 following a battle with pneumonia

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David Thewlis recalls ‘spectacularly bleak’ five months he spent with Val Kilmer

‘I spent the most bizarre five months of my entire life with Val Kilmer,’ the ‘Harry Potter’ star said

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer obituary

Star of films such as Top Gun, The Doors and Batman Forever whose acting could combine playfulness and intensity

The Guardian - UK

Val Kilmer says he lived a ‘magical life’, in one of the actor’s final interviews

Val Kilmer opened up on living a "magical life" in one of his last interviews before his death.

The Independent UK

Quick Facts About Val Kilmer: Cause Of Death, Cancer Battle, Dating History, Net Worth And More

Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever', dies at 65 from pneumonia—his legacy spans Hollywood fame, a £7.9m fortune, a cancer battle, and a controversial assault allegation.

International Business Times UK

Share your tributes and memories of Val Kilmer

We would like to hear your memories of Val Kilmer – whether you met him, or appreciated his work as an actor

The Guardian - UK

Batman and Top Gun star Val Kilmer dies age 65

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer dies age 65, the star of Batman Forever, Top Gun, and Heat

Total Film

Who are Val Kilmer’s wife and children? Family of late Batman star after his passing at 65

The American actor died of pneumonia on Monday, having previously been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014

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Val Kilmer’s final role brought Tom Cruise to tears as AI restored his lost voice

Kilmer made an appearance in 2021’s Top Gun: Maverick alongside Cruise, who insisted he return for a cameo at the time amid his cancer battle

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Val Kilmer’s Heartbreaking Last Post Resurfaces After Batman Star’s Passing

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.

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Val Kilmer: Hollywood star revered for roles in Top Gun and Batman

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

The Independent UK

Ariana DeBose says she didn’t know her social media post was criticizing Rachel Zegler

West Side Story star shares Instagram post that quotes from statement slamming Zegler

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Val Kilmer recalled iconic Batman role in heartbreaking final post weeks before death

Val Kilmer posted a video of himself trying on a Batman mask in a nod to his superhero character in the 1995 movie Batman Forever

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Josh Brolin, Michael Mann, Matthew Modine and more pay tribute to Val Kilmer

Josh Brolin, Michael Mann, and Matthew Modine are among the stars who have paid tribute to the late Val Kilmer following his death at the age of 65.

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer regretted turning down cult classic movie in the 1980s: ‘I was just too shy’

Actor died this week at the age of 65

The Conversation

Val Kilmer’s macho action figures held a melancholy just below the surface

Leading man of 1990s Hollywood, Val Kilmer, has died at 65 from pneumonia. Battling cancer since 2014, he has not been a frequent presence on our film screens for most of this century. While he has recently done some interesting projects, he never recaptured his fame and box-office draw of…

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer’s cause of death revealed by daughter of Top Gun star

Hollywood star died after years of health struggles

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Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman Forever, dies at 65

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

International Business Times

'Top Gun' And Batman Star Val Kilmer Dies Aged 65: New York Times

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.

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