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, reportedly died from pneumonia, according to his family. He lost the ability to speak after battling throat cancer, though he still managed to make an appearance in “Top Gun: Maverick” back in 2022.
Tom Cruise, the star of the film, made quite the comment about Kilmer following their reunion on the silver screen. He got very emotional after being reconnected with his “Top Gun” co-star, who played his rival in the original movie.
“I just want to say, that was pretty emotional,” Cruise said during a conversation with Jimmy Kimmel. “I’ve known Val for decades, and for him to come back and play that character—he’s such a powerful actor that he instantly became that character again.”
“Did you cry when you guys shot that, or was it just me?” Kimmel responded.
Cruise added: “I was crying. I was crying. I got emotional. He’s such a brilliant actor, and I love his work.”
LOS ANGELES – MAY 16: The movie “Top Gun”, directed by Tony Scott. Seen here, Val Kilmer as Lt. Tom ‘Iceman’ Kazansky. Initial theatrical release May 16, 1986. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)CBS via Getty Images
Kilmer, meanwhile, made his feelings on Cruise, both as a friend and a coworker, very clear before his death.
The legendary Hollywood star sounded off on Cruise while writing his memoir, revealing that Cruise begged him to star alongside him in the sequel. Kilmer revealed that he thought extremely highly of Cruise, both the person and the actor.
“The producers went for it. Cruise went for it. Cruise couldn’t have been cooler. … Tom and I took up where we left off. The reunion felt great,” he said.
Kilmer added that he loved the sequel, too, making it clear that he got emotional, as well.
“I was very moved the first time I saw it. Almost 40 years is a long time for a reunion,” Kilmer told USA TODAY over e-mail.
Our thoughts continue to be with Kilmer’s friends and family members following his passing.
News
Sophie Cunningham CALLS OUT Angel Reese — Angel McCoughtry CLAPS BACK in Heated Showdown! Shocking Accusations, On-Court Tension, and Off-Court Fireworks Leave Fans Picking SIDES in Brutal Beef!
The WNBA’s powder keg just detonated, and Sophie Cunningham is holding the match. In a bombshell interview on her podcast…
HATERS CAN’T HANDLE IT! Caitlin Clark’s “Back to School With Lilly” Wows Millions — Emotional, Powerful, and UNDENIABLY Brilliant! Fans CHEER While Online Critics MELTDOWN Over Her Latest Surprise Move!
Caitlin Clark has once again demonstrated her remarkable ability to transcend basketball, releasing a deeply personal and powerful short film…
Stephen Colbert REACTS to Charlie Kirk Shooting — Viewers STUNNED by What He Said On-Air! Tears, Tension, and OUTRAGE Spark National Debate Across Political Lines!
Stephen Colbert addressed the killing of Charlie Kirk in a last-minute speech appended to the start of Wednesday night’s episode of…
Elizabeth Hurley, 60, TURNS HEADS in Daring Sheer Dress — Joined by Billy Ray Cyrus and Son Damian, Fans Ask: “Is This Hollywood’s New Power Family?”
Elizabeth Hurley beamed as she walked the National Television Awards red carpet with boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus on Wednesday. The actress and model, 60, couldn’t…
LIVE SHOCKER! AGT Quarterfinals 4 Results Leave Fans OUTRAGED — Top Contender Sent Home in Tearful Goodbye, While Underdog RISES to Glory! Social Media ERUPTS: “Rigged or Real?”
The lights dimmed to a hush, and Terry Crews strode center stage like a coliseum herald, voice booming over the…
LE SSERAFIM’s AGT Performance of “HOT” and “ANTIFRAGILE” Sends Internet into MELTDOWN — Judges Speechless, Fans Declare “K-pop Queens Have Officially Taken Over America!”
The America’s Got Talent stage has hosted everything from fire-breathing jugglers to opera-singing dogs, but when LE SSERAFIM stepped into the spotlight…
End of content
No more pages to load
