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Val Kilmer, who worked in a series of top -class films such as “Batman” and “The Doors” before suddenly disappearing from the screen, died on Tuesday (April 1, 2025) at the age of 65. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed the death of the actor to the “New York Times” and added that the cause of death was pneumonia. Kilmer’s career resigned sharply in 2014. And after an operation, he had difficulty speaking.
In 2021, Kilmer reflected on his career and cancer diagnosis in the documentary “Val”. The documentary contained a wealth of videos that the mime had shot in the course of his life. From home videos, which he turned with his brothers, to film material, which he had collected in the production of blockbusters such as “Top Gun”, “The Doors” and “Batman Forever”. The film also provided many scenes that showed him with a ventilation hose with his everyday life.
After the message has spread to his death, more and more industry sizes are speaking up and want to have their last honor to the actor with loving postings on the net.
So Hollywood remembers Val Kilmer
Josh Brolin used Instagram to share a photo of himself with Val Kilmer, on which the two laughing in nature can be seen. He also wrote: “Take care, buddy. I’ll miss you. You were a clever, challenging, brave, super-creative fireworks.”
And further: “There are not many of them anymore. I hope to see you up there in heaven when I finally arrive. Until then, great memories, nice thoughts.” This was followed by a series of emojis with a broken heart.
Michael Mann also presented a photo on the Kilmer on his Instagram account. The picture is in black and white, the mime in thoughtful pose. To do this, Mann, who directed “Heat” with Val Kilmer in 1995, knew: “When I worked with Val at ‘Heat’, I always admired the range, the brilliant variability within the powerful current of VAL’s own and expressive character. After so many years in which Val fought against the illness and kept his mind, this is an infinite news.”
Another memorable Kilmer photo can be found on the Insta channel of actor Josh Gad. In his “Top Gun” gear he is to be examined in black and white. Gad commented: “Rip Val Kilmer. Thank you for shaping so many films of my childhood. You were really an icon.”
Matthew Modine honored the deceased on X with the memory: “Rip Val Kilmer. If we had not happened to meet in the source in 1985, I might never have been seen in Full Metal Jacket. Thank you, Val,” he shared a picture of the place.
The actors: Inside Nina Dobrev and Jason Momoa also chose their way via social media to share the message for his early death and to react with mourning emojis.