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Inside Val Kilmer's Decade-Long Health Struggles Before His Death from Pneumonia at 65
Val Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and died of a pneumonia in April 2025. Here's everything he's shared ...
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Val Kilmer death: Josh Brolin, Cher and more Hollywood stars honor legendary actor
Val Kilmer's sudden death has impacted Hollywood in more ways than one. On April 1, Kilmer's daughter, actress Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed the news of his death. Kilmer, who played Tom "Iceman" ...
The morbid gift Kurt Russell gave Val Kilmer: “I guess that pretty much says it all”
Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer starred together in the classic 1993 western 'Tombstone,' which was plagued with challenges but turned out to be a masterpiece.
Nicolas Cage, Cher and more remember Val Kilmer
Nicolas Cage, who starred alongside Kilmer in 2009's "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," shared a statement with "Good Morning America" on Wednesday, paying tribute to his former co-star. "I ...
Val Kilmer was the prickly Hollywood playboy who rattled Tom Cruise & seduced A-list stars… before an emotional comeback
HE was the prickly Hollywood playboy who charmed some of the world’s most beautiful stars – and drove producers to despair. Now, Val Kilmer, famed for his iconic performances in ...
How Val Kilmer Lived By His Own Set of Rules: ‘He Was Always Eccentric’ (Exclusive)
PEOPLE's cover story looks at the iconic career and great loves of Hollywood rebel Val Kilmer, who lived by his own set of rules. 'He was always eccentric,' says one former director.
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Val Kilmer’s list of A-list lovers was as impressive as his film credits – but here’s why he was single when he died
Val Kilmer was a Hollywood star in the classic mold, known for his big movies — “Top Gun,” “Tombstone” and “Batman Forever” — as well as his love affairs. Some succeeded ...
Critic’s Appreciation: Val Kilmer, an Unclassifiable Heartthrob Who Always Had an Edge
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.' ...
Val Kilmer's children honor their father after his death at 65: 'We are so proud of him'
"Top Gun" star Val Kilmer was mourned by his two children Mercedes and Jack in a heartfelt statement after his death.
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Val Kilmer, Hollywood's oddball bad boy, was the real deal until the end
A May 1996 Entertainment Weekly cover story, titled “Why Val Kilmer is the man Hollywood loves to hate,” chronicled the chaos. Another director was fired, the production stopped and started ...
Inside Val Kilmer’s Little-Known Life as a Poet
Hollywood's homegrown star, known for leading man roles throughout his career, published a hard-to-find collection that now goes for $3,500.
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Val Kilmer Honored By Hollywood As Tributes Pour In Following His Passing: Michael Mann, Josh Brolin & More
Val Kilmer has been honored by Hollywood as tributes pour in following his passing, including those from Michael Mann, Josh Brolin, and many more. Val Kilmer died at 65, the actor best known for ...