Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death
- Val Kilmer, the actor known for roles in *Top Gun* and *Batman Forever*, died on Tuesday at the age of 65.
- Kilmer's death from pneumonia prompted tributes from colleagues like Josh Brolin and Michael Mann.
- Kilmer, youngest ever at Julliard, also starred in *The Doors*, *Tombstone*, and *Heat*.
- Brolin posted a photo on Instagram, calling Kilmer "smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker"; Mann called it "tremendously sad news."
- Kilmer's passing led to widespread remembrance of his talent and iconic film roles, defining a generation.
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The death of actor Val Kilmer generated an avalanche of reactions from colleagues, directors and industry personalities who have highlighted their unique talent and courage in the face of personal adversities.
Famous friends pay tribute to Val Kilmer after his death at age 65
Famous friend and former colleagues of Val Kilmer are paying tribute to the actor, after news broke of his death yesterday at the age of 65. Kilmer’s daughter Mercedes told The New York Times in a statement that her father died of pneumonia on Tuesday. Kilmer had battled throat cancer, which robbed him of his voice, for more than a decade. Kilmer was also known for his roles in Top Gun, Willow, Top Secret, Real Genius, The Doors, Thunderheart, T…
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