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Val Kilmer had a face that belonged in movies.
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What we do know is that Kilmer died from pneumonia on Tuesday, his daughter, Mercedes, announced.
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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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Kilmer also said that there was "very little" to the character of Iceman so he invited his own backstory. "None of us knew at the time what a crazy commercial success the film wou
As Iceman in 'Top Gun,' Val Kilmer, who died yesterday at 65, brought all of his warmth and intelligence to bear.
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Jerry Bruckheimer, a producer on the sequel, said in 2022 that Tom Cruise was the "driving force" behind getting Val Kilmer to return for the movie.
Val Kilmer, best known for his role in the 'Top Gun' movies with Tom Cruise and his role as Batman, died at age 65 on April 1, 2025, of pneumonia. See his life and career in photos
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, who died this week, had an extensive dating history during his Hollywood heartthrob years that included stars like Cher, Daryl Hannah, Cindy Crawford and Angelina Jolie.
The 65-year-old actor, who died Tuesday from pneumonia, rose to stardom in the 1980s and was famed for his roles in films ranging from 'Top Gun' to 'Tombstone' to 'The Doors.'
"Heat" co-stars Josh Brolin and Robert De Niro, as well as "Top Gun" co-stars Tom Cruise and Danny Ramirez are among those honoring Val Kilmer.