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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

The Guardian - UK

Val Kilmer's children break their silence over tragic death of 'extraordinary' father at age 65

His daughter Mercedes told the New York Times on Wednesday that the actor had died from pneumonia aged 65

Evening Standard

Mel Gibson’s gun rights restored by Trump’s Justice Department

Gibson was charged with misdemeanour spousal battery in 2011

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Val Kilmer’s family speaks out for the first time after his death at age 65

The ‘Batman Forever’ actor died of pneumonia on April 1

The Independent UK

Tom Cruise pays tribute to his old friend Val Kilmer

After they starred together in both 'Top Gun' films, Tom Cruise has paid tribute to his friend and 'Top Gun' co-star Val Kilmer.

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Tom Cruise opens CinemaCon speech with moment of silence for Val Kilmer

Tom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star, Val Kilmer

The Independent UK

Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer: ‘I wish you well on the next journey’

Variety reported that Cruise spoke from a stage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Evening Standard

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Tom Cruise honors Top Gun co-star and "dear friend" Val Kilmer at CinemaCon: "He gave a lot to all of us"

Kilmer played the effortlessly cool Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky in Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick

Total Film

Tom Cruise holds moment of silence for Val Kilmer: ‘Wish you well on next journey’

Cruise was appearing at CinemaCon in Las Vegas to promote ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’

The Independent UK

Jean-Claude Van Damme accused of knowingly having sexual relations with 5 trafficked Romanian women

The incident allegedly took place in Cannes, France

The Independent UK

Elijah Wood defends how little he got paid for starring in Lord of the Rings: ‘It doesn’t matter’

Lord of the Rings trilogy, released in early noughties, made over £2bn worldwide

The Independent UK

Tragic new details revealed about Val Kilmer’s final days before his death at 65

The Hollywood legend, known for his iconic roles, faced rapid health decline in his final days, surrounded by family and friends

Evening Standard

Amazon says new James Bond is ‘getting started’ as ‘exotic new chapter’ promised

Amazon execs said they are ‘committed to honouring the legacy of this iconic character’

The Independent UK

Cher pays tribute to former boyfriend Val Kilmer

Cher will "miss" her "pain in the a**" ex-boyfriend Val Kilmer, who died earlier this week.

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The Independent UK

Val Kilmer’s family say star was bedbound in the years leading up to his death

Actor had not been seen in public since 2019, now family sources have shed light on why

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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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Michelle Pfeiffer pays tribute to her former co-star and friend Val Kilmer following his death

After his passing was announced by his daughter, actress Michelle Pfeiffer has paid tribute to her former co-star and friend Val Kilmer following his death at the age of 65.

Salon

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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Val Kilmer ‘was in discussions to reprise his role as Batman before his death aged 65’

After it was revealed he had died aged 65, a source has said Val Kilmer was reportedly in discussions to reprise his role as Batman.

Space

'Red Planet,' 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star Val Kilmer dies at 65

Kilmer leaves a legacy of engaging film roles including Batman and even a Mars astronaut.

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Val Kilmer spent the last 24 years of his life single

In a resurfaced section of his memoir after his death aged 65, Val Kilmer admitted he spent the last 24 years of his life single.

Evening Standard

Prison governor tells court she was ‘incredibly stupid’ but did nothing wrong

Kerri Pegg, 42, is alleged to have begun a relationship with convicted drug dealer Anthony Saunderson.

Inverse

30 Years Ago, Val Kilmer Actually Saved Batman

This wasn't a blip in the Bat-franchise. It was a comeback. Here's why 'Batman Forever' was great.

Evening Standard

Roger Daltrey says technology takes ‘heart’ away from music

He spoke at a launch event for the hardback edition of Buddy Holly: Words Of Love, a book that celebrates the life of the late rock and roll musician.

Fortune

Top Gun star Val Kilmer died from pneumonia at 65. Here are the common but dangerous symptoms that are hard to spot for older adults

Val Kilmer died at the age of 65.

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