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‘An intellectual stuck in a Batman suit’: readers remember the genius of Val Kilmer

Guardian readers recall encounters with a brilliant actor who was also kind, generous and much more than a heart-throb

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Jim Carrey remembers Batman Forever star Val Kilmer for his 'grace and courage'

'Batman Forever' actor Jim Carrey has paid a heartfelt tribute to late co-star Val Kilmer.

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Val Kilmer was never afraid to be seen

Dead at 65, Kilmer spent his life in pursuit of wonderful things, even if it meant rubbing others the wrong way

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From 'Top Gun' to 'Tombstone,' notable Val Kilmer films and where to watch them

Val Kilmer once proclaimed that he’s almost been fired from all his movies

The Independent UK

Understanding Val Kilmer's cause of death: Did his cancer treatment increase his pneumonia risk?

Val Kilmer, the iconic actor known for his roles as Jim Morrison in The Doors and as Batman in Batman Forever, passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed that the cause of death was pneumonia.

The Times of India

Val Kilmer's greatest films: from The Doors to Top Gun, his top 10 performances

The best of Val Kilmer, who has sadly died at 65, but has left a brilliant legacy of films behind him

Evening Standard

Val Kilmer was handsome, charismatic and difficult to work with – but he was worth it

TRIBUTE: The star of ‘The Doors’, ‘Top Gun’, ‘Heat’ and ‘Batman Forever’ – who has died at the age of 65 – was notorious for clashing with directors and struggling with his own celebrity. Coupled with his undeniable talent, it made him one of Hollywood’s most complex stars, writes Adam…

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Val Kilmer’s Heartbreaking Last Post Resurfaces After Batman Star’s Passing

Fans shared their grief after seeing Val Kilmer's last few posts on Instagram. “I’m ready,” the late actor said in his video. The post Val Kilmer’s Heartbreaking Last Post Resurfaces After Batman Star’s Passing first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Val Kilmer: Hollywood star revered for roles in Top Gun and Batman

The US actor was also known for his portrayal of Jim Morrison in 1991 film The Doors.

Evening Standard

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman Forever, dies at 65

The actor described himself in a documentary on his career as being ‘blessed’ and having ‘no regrets’.

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'Top Gun' And Batman Star Val Kilmer Dies Aged 65: New York Times

Prolific American actor Val Kilmer, who was propelled to fame with "Top Gun" and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, has died at age 65, the New York Times reported Tuesday.

International Business Times

'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star Val Kilmer dies aged 65

The versatile actor who played fan favourite Iceman in "Top Gun" died Tuesday night in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends.

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“RIP Iceman”: Legendary Hollywood Actor Val Kilmer Passes Away At 65

Val Kilmer worked “harder than most actors” and had a “childlike playfulness,” according to those who closely knew him. The post “RIP Iceman”: Legendary Hollywood Actor Val Kilmer Passes Away At 65 first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Val Kilmer: an ethereally handsome actor who evolved into droll self-awareness

Kilmer, who has died aged 65, made his name with Top Gun and The Doors – but his exceptional talents were often under-appreciated by the mainstream film industry

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Val Kilmer dies at 65: Top Gun team honours actor; FINAL scene as Iceman with Tom Cruise makes fans emotional - WATCH

Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in "Top Gun," donned a voluminous cape as Batman in "Batman Forever" and portrayed Jim Morrison in "The Doors," has died. He was 65.

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer death latest: Jim Carrey, Nicolas Cage and Cher lead tributes to Top Gun and Batman Forever star

Hollywood actor, known for his intense performances and iconic roles, dies of pneumonia

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer has died at age 65

Evening Standard

Val Kilmer dead at 65: Tributes pour in for Hollywood star of Top Gun and Batman Forever as daughter reveals cause of death

Tributes pour in for Val Kilmer following the death of the actor who was once one of Hollywood’s most prominent leading men

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Val Kilmer death: Iconic actor of Batman and Top Gun fame dies at 65

The cause of death was pneumonia, his daughter says

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"We were so fired up to go on before Jim checked out that we didn't acknowledge his death and grieve": When the music's over - the story of The Doors' strange afterlife

The death of talismanic frontman Jim Morrison in 1971 looked like it marked the end of the road for The Doors. But his bandmates had other ideas

The Independent UK

New Jim Morrison documentary puts forward wild conspiracy theory about late Doors frontman

Rock frontman was found dead in a bathtub at his Paris apartment in July 1971

The Guardian - UK

Grace Slick on sex, drugs and Jefferson Airplane: ‘I was sober in the 80s. That was a mistake’

She topped the charts, dropped the F-bomb on US TV, was ghosted by Jim Morrison and planned to spike Richard Nixon’s tea with LSD. Now 85, the legendary singer tells all

Guitar World

“That was one thing I wanted to get right with Oliver. I went to his house and made sure he knew how that one had happened”: Robby Krieger sets the record straight on how a Doors classic was really written – and what the controversial movie got wrong

Oliver Stone's 1991 movie The Doors was panned for its historical inaccuracy – and Krieger is now clarifying how the band's songwriting process actually played out

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"He was so drunk, we couldn't even finish the show": Surviving members of The Doors on the breakdown of the band and life with Jim Morrison

"His real problem was the Oedipus complex": Drummer and guitarist John Densmore and Robbie Krieger speak to Rick Beato

Louder

“They said, You boys will never do this show again!” The Doors' Robby Krieger and John Densmore share their memories of being banned from America's most legendary TV show

On September 17 1967, The Doors performed live on US TV institution The Ed Sullivan Show. They would not be invited back

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