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Val Kilmer, the actor known for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Heat," died from pneumonia Tuesday night in Los Angeles after struggling with throat cancer for years that permanently altered his voice.
Yahoo |
Val Kilmer, the longtime Hollywood star known for roles in "Top Gun," "Heat" and "Tombstone," among other films, died this week.
Newsweek |
"I can't tell you how much I admire his work, how grateful and honored I was when he joined 'Top Gun' and came back later for 'Top Gun: Maverick.'"

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