Stars React to Val Kilmer’s Passing at 65
Celebrities are paying tribute to Val Kilmer.
The Top Gun star sadly passed away at the age of 65 on Tuesday (April 1), with pneumonia as the cause, via his daughter.
He was previously diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 but had recovered years later. Due to a tracheostomy, his voice was permanently damaged.
Following the news of his passing, friends and fellow celebrities spoke out with their heartfelt tributes and emotional words.
Keep reading to find out what they said…
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. ðŸ™â˜®ï¸ pic.twitter.com/YTMRjy78vC
— Matthew Modine (@MatthewModine) April 2, 2025
The great Val Kilmer has passed.
Totally unique & versatile actor.
Blew my mind a few times on screen.
When we were shooting True Romance I walked into the wardrobe trailer while he was getting fitted & literally walked out because I was star struck.About 30 minutes later I was… pic.twitter.com/4QVBMksvjD— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) April 2, 2025
RIP Val Kilmer, 65.
Played so many great roles but for me, he will always be Iceman. The way Tom Cruise got him back for the Top Gun sequel, knowing how ill he was, was incredibly poignant and brought a tear to my eye in the cinema. pic.twitter.com/vAq1eDFWjK— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) 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
Val Kilmer rest in peace ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ˜‡ pic.twitter.com/iZSRHiIklt
— Ralph Fiennes (@mrralphfiennes) April 2, 2025
Michael Mann wrote: “While working with Val on Heat I always marvelled at the range, the brilliant variability within the powerful current of Val’s possessing and expressing character. After so many years of Val battling disease and maintaining his spirit, this is tremendously sad news.”
Josh Gad wrote: “RIP Val Kilmer. Thank you for defining so many of the movies of my childhood. You truly were an icon. #valkilmer”
Francis Ford Coppola wrote: “Val Kilmer was the most talented actor when in his High School, and that talent only grew greater throughout his life. He was a wonderful person to work with and a joy to know — I will always remember him.”
Slash wrote: “RIP #ValKilmer.” Jason Momoa added: “Legend.”
Top Gun wrote: “Remembering Val Kilmer, whose indelible cinematic mark spanned genres and generations. RIP Iceman.”
See his final Instagram posts.
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