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Val Kilmer, the acclaimed, brooding actor who starred in a string of blockbuster hits in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 65.
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“Batman Forever” was the third movie in a franchise kicked off in 1989 by the director Tim Burton’s brooding “Batman.”
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Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Nicolas Cage Pays Tribute To “Genius Actor” Val Kilmer: “He Should Have Won The Oscar For ‘The Doors’”
The Doors — Oliver Stone’s biopic of 60s rocker Jim Morrison — was one of Kilmer’s defining roles. The film has gone on to become a cult classic, but in 1991, the year of its release, it didn’t land a single Oscar nom. That year, the Best Actor Oscar was won by Anthony Hopkins for Jonathan Demme’s classic horror The Silence of the Lambs .
Val Kilmer, Star of ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever,’ and ‘The Doors,’ Dead at 65
Val Kilmer, the star of films such as 'Top Gun,' 'Batman Forever,' 'The Doors,' and many more films, has died at the age of 65.
When Val Kilmer Was Batman and the ’90s Were Their Most ’90s
The actor took only one turn in the famous batsuit. That film, “Batman Forever,” couldn’t be a more representative artifact of its era.
Hollywood star Val Kilmer dead at 65
Val Kilmer, a versatile Hollywood hero of the ’80s and ’90s with star turns as both the likes of Batman and Jim Morrison, has died. He was 65.
Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65
A wide-ranging leading man who earned critical praise, he was known to be charismatic but unpredictable. At one point he dropped out of Hollywood for a decade.
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.
Jim Carrey Mourns Costar Val Kilmer by Honoring His 'Grace and Courage' 30 Years After Batman Forever
Jim Carrey shared a tribute to his 'Batman Forever' costar Val Kilmer, saying the late actor's 'artistic achievements were rivaled only by the grace and courage with which he endured his life’s most challenging moments.
Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer with a moment of silence at CinemaCon
Tom Cruise is paying his respects to his former co-star and “dear friend” Val Kilmer. The actor made an appearance at CinemaCon on April 3 in Las Vegas to promote “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.
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Jennifer Tilly Recalls Val Kilmer’s Wild Audition for ‘The Doors’
Actress Jennifer Tilly posted to X to recall crossing paths with Kilmer during auditions for the 1991 Oliver Stone biopic, The Doors. Tilly had an uncredited role in the film, playing “Okie Girl,” per IMDb. But Kilmer landed the lead role as Doors frontman Jim Morrison—and Tilly wasn’t one bit surprised.
After Val Kilmer’s Death, Jennifer Tilly Shares Wild ‘Doors’ Audition Memories, Cher Pays Tribute: ‘Funny, Crazy, Pain in the A–‘
Actress Jennifer Tilly — who auditioned for the movie for the role that Meg Ryan landed as Morrison’s girlfriend, Pamela Courson — posted a loving tribute to Kilmer on X following the announcement of his death.
Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors,' dies at 65
American actor Val Kilmer, who starred in films such as "Top Gun," "The Doors", "Tombstone" and "Batman Forever" while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy for his intensity and temperament, has died at age 65.
Val Kilmer, Actor Who Starred in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘The Doors,’ Dead at 65
Actor Val Kilmer, who starred in a string of high-profile films such as' Batman' and 'The Doors,' has died at age 65.
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Val Kilmer’s ‘beauty and talent’ remembered by Syracuse native, ‘The Doors’ co-star
Tom Cruise, who was born in Syracuse and co-starred with Kilmer in “Top Gun” (plus “Born on the Fourth of July” with Whaley), has not publicly addressed Kilmer’s death. Cruise, did however, say he cried while filming their reunion scene in “Top Gun: Maverick.”
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'The Sheer Audacity' The Story Behind Val Kilmer Getting His Role In The Doors Just Came Out And What An Absolute Legend
That's exactly what's been happening in the wake of Val Kilmer's death at 65, with generations of fans mourning the loss. At the same time he's also being celebrated for his legacy. Case in point: the "sheer audacity" that he went into his audition for The Doors with.
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