Tom Cruise Leads Tributes for Val Kilmer Following His Death at 65

The iconic actor, known for roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Tombstone,' passed away from pneumonia, with Hollywood honoring his legacy and family requesting privacy.

• Val Kilmer's death at age 65 from pneumonia was confirmed by his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, on April 1, 2025.
• Tom Cruise honored Kilmer with a moment of silence at CinemaCon, calling him a 'dear friend' and reflecting on their decades-long friendship.
• Kilmer's career spanned nearly 100 films, with standout performances in 'Top Gun,' 'The Doors,' and 'Tombstone,' earning him widespread acclaim.
• Despite battling throat cancer since 2014, Kilmer continued to work, with his final role being a poignant cameo in 'Top Gun: Maverick' in 2022.
• The Kilmer family expressed pride in his legacy and requested privacy during their mourning, as tributes pour in from Hollywood figures like Cher, Francis Ford Coppola, and Josh Brolin.

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