Val Kilmer

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The Horrific, Heartbreaking Reason Val Kilmer Was Completely Obsessed With His Hero Mark Twain
Val Kilmer shared a heartbreaking tragedy with his hero, Mark Twain, which was a major factor in why he idolized the author. Knewz.com can reveal both Kilmer and Twain suffered the loss of a brother during their adolescent years and carried the emotional scars for the rest of their lives.
From the archives: Val Kilmer as Mark Twain
Actor Val Kilmer, best known for "Top Gun," "The Doors," and his starring role as Batman, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. In this Sept. 22, 2013 "Sunday Morning" story, correspondent Bill Geist sat down with Kilmer,
Mark Twain House honors Val Kilmer after his death
Connecticut’s Mark Twain House and Museum honored Kilmer with a post and photo highlighting his love for Mark Twain.

Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer

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Cher pays tribute to ex-boyfriend Val Kilmer: 'Great friend'
Cher is paying tribute to the "funny" and "brilliant" Val Kilmer after dating the "Top Gun" star in the 1980s.
How Cher Paid Tribute to Ex-Boyfriend Val Kilmer After His Death
Cher honored her late boyfriend Val Kilmer in a playful yet touching tribute after his passing. Following Kilmer’s death from pneumonia on Tuesday, April 1 at the age of 65, Cher shared a heartfelt message on social media to honor their relationship.
Tom Cruise Pays Tribute to ‘Top Gun’ Co-Star Val Kilmer
Tom Cruise gave his late Top Gun co-star Val Kilmer a proper send off during a surprise appearance at CinemaCon 2025 on Wednesday in Las Vegas. Taking to the stage, Cruise, 62, asked for a moment of silence for Kilmer who died Tuesday at the age of 65 after a lengthy battle with throat cancer and various health challenges that followed,
Cher Says Late Ex Val Kilmer Was 'Funny' and a 'Pain in the Ass' in Sweet Tribute After His Death at 65
Actor Val Kilmer died on Tuesday, April 1, of pneumonia, his daughter told 'The New York Times.' His ex Cher paid tribute in ...
Val Kilmer Honored by Michael Mann, Ron Howard, Cher for Leaving an ‘Indelible Cinematic Mark’
Hollywood mourns the loss of the “Top Gun,” “Tombstone,” “Mindhunters,” "Heat" and “Batman Forever” actor after his death at ...
Val Kilmer Death: Michael Mann, Francis Ford Coppola, Nicolas Cage, Cher Pay Tribute to Actor
Michael Mann, Francis Ford Coppola, Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey and Josh Brolin were among the many entertainment industry ...
Cher breaks her silence on ex Val Kilmer’s death at 65
Cher and Val Kilmer dated in the early ’80s. The late “Top Gun” actor revealed in his 2020 memoir that the musician helped ...
Michael Douglas, Michelle Monaghan, Cher and More Honor 'Brave' Val Kilmer: 'His Legacy Will Live On'
Michael Douglas, Cher, Michelle Monaghan and more paid tribute to Val Kilmer, who died on Tuesday, April 1 at the age of 65.
Michael Mann, Francis Ford Coppola, Josh Brolin and More Remember Val Kilmer: ‘A Brilliant Actor and a Good Man’
Michael Mann, Josh Brolin and Don Winslow are among the industry insiders paying tribute to Val Kilmer, the veteran star who ...
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Mark Twain House honors Val Kilmer, 'Batman' star and Twain superfan, after his death
Val Kilmer, Mark Twain fan and star of “Top Gun,” “Tombstone,” “the Doors,” “Batman Forever,” “Willow, “the Saint” and many more, has died at the age of 65.
Val Kilmer never shot straight
The late Val Kilmer always added idiosyncrasies to his lead turns, but he was even more effective in roles like Doc Holliday.