Val Kilmer, Hollywood's oddball bad boy, was the real deal
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In a somber revelation, family sources have stated that Val Kilmer was not only battling health complications but also enduring the lasting repercussions of his cancer treatment. Although he was declared cancer-free, his body was unable to recover fully, and it gradually succumbed to the effects of illness.
Val Kilmer, who has died at the age of 65, spent his career at war with himself. Fame was a burden. Success was a chore. He masked his face as Batman, disguised it in The Saint, surrounded it with a halo of unruly curls as Jim Morrison.
Iconography can become a lazy term when trying to size up what makes a movie star special, but Kilmer always felt of a rare breed. He really was an unheralded icon. While he was at or around the center of Hollywood for multiple decades, he never felt properly hailed in his time.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Once one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars, 'Top Gun' legend Val Kilmer was left virtually bankrupt in his final years. He was reportedly reduced to selling personal paintings, signed memorabilia, and replica hats from 'Tombstone' as cancer took away his voice, his career, and ultimately, his fortune.
Val Kilmer, known for playing Iceman in Top Gun and Batman in Batman Forever, passed away at 65. He earned millions from acting but faced financial setbacks. His highest payday was $9 million for ‘At First Sight.
There have been quite a few tributes to Val Kilmer and his presence, and there are bound to be many more in the days to come. As the man who Batman Forever co-star Jim Carrey call
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Inquirer.net - Philippines Entertainment News on MSNWhat is your favorite Val Kilmer movie?Godspeed to Val Kilmer. May he rest in peace and be free from pain. Indeed, it prompts deeper reflection on the unfortunate events occurring lately in Hollywood. Considering the growing number of
The recent death of Val Kilmer, the actor who immortalised Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky in the 1986 hit Top Gun, has deeply affected both Hollywood and aviation fans. His portrayal of the self-assured, straight-talking pilot made him a standout character in the blockbuster,
The entertainment world is in mourning following the loss of one of its most distinctive talents, Val Kilmer, who passed away at the age of 65. Known for his magnetic screen presence and chameleon-like ability to inhabit a wide range of characters,
Best known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, Kilmer passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles due to complications from pneumonia, his daughter Mercedes confirmed to US media. Kilmer had previously battled throat cancer, diagnosed in 2014, which significantly affected his ability to speak after undergoing tracheotomy surgery.