Val Kilmer tributes poured in after the actor's death
Words of support poured in on Wednesday after news of the passing of long-time actor Val Kilmer.
The Top Gun actor died of pneumonia on April 1 per his daughter, Mercedes. Kilmer's career began in 1984 with a role in Top Secret!, and he went on to star in several iconic roles ranging from Batman to Doc Holliday.
Unsurprisingly, his friends, colleagues and co-stars took to social media to share their stories of love and respect for Kilmer. Everyone from his former Heat director Michael Mann to co-stars to film studios wanted to express their condolences on social media when the news dropped on Wednesday.
Remembering Val Kilmer, whose indelible cinematic mark spanned genres and generations. RIP Iceman. pic.twitter.com/a3jQ8ENma9 — Top Gun (@TopGunMovie) April 2, 2025
A long time ago, I was auditioning for the movie 'The Doors' It was kind of a cattle call. They paired together potential Jims with potential Pamela's. And they were running behind so we were spilling out of the casting office, sitting on the porch, the lawn, and the driveway.… — Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) April 2, 2025
RIP Val Kilmer. If it wasn't for our chance encounter at the Source in 1985, I may never have been cast in FULL METAL JACKET. Thanks, Val. 🙏☮️ pic.twitter.com/YTMRjy78vC — Matthew Modine (@MatthewModine) April 2, 2025
Val Kilmer should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor for "Tombstone" and for "Heat." He was a brilliant presence in some of the most enduring films of his generation. Rest well. Thank you for the incredible work. pic.twitter.com/3OlQJZJzO3 — Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) April 2, 2025
The tributes will continue to pour in.
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