Val Kilmer passes away: From Batman Forever to Top Gun, revisiting Hollywood legend¡¯s most unforgettable roles
Val Kilmer passes away: Val Kilmer passed away on Tuesday due to complications related to pneumonia. During his illustrious career, he acted in films such as Top Gun, Batman Forever, Tombstone, and Doors
Val Kilmer passes away: Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood¡¯s biggest names, is no more. The Batman Forever actor passed away on Tuesday (April 1) due to pneumonia-related complications. He began his career in 1984 and soon emerged as a force to reckon with courtesy his charismatic screen presence. As Hollywood mourns the death of an icon, here is a look at five films that helped Val leave a strong impact on moviebuffs.
Top Gun (1986)
Val received rave reviews for his portrayal of ¡®Iceman¡¯, the protagonist¡¯s wingman, in Top Gun. The film, which starred Top Cruise in the lead, emerged as a massive commercial success and attained cult status. Val reprised his role in Top Gun Maverick, which hit the screens in 2022.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun. | Credit: X
The Doors (1991)
Val Kilmer played the role of Jim Morrison, the legendary American songwriter, in The Doors. The biographical drama became popular with the actor¡¯s fans because of his charismatic performance. It also received praise for its sensitive depiction of Jim¡¯s battles with alcoholism and drug use.
Batman Forever (1995)
The superhero saga featured Val as the iconic ¡®Caped Crusader¡¯ and endeared him to the younger audience despite receiving mixed reviews. It was directed by Joel Schumacher.
"You see, I'm both Bruce Wayne and Batman, not because I have to be, now because I choose to be."
¡ª Blaze Binges (@BlazeBinges) April 2, 2025
Rest in Peace, Val Kilmer. You will always be Batman Forever. https://t.co/qjIjMiOLIE pic.twitter.com/mV8J7CGznA
Tombstone (1993)
This classic western, which was inspired by real-life incidents, featured an intense performance from Val Kilmer that resonated with the genre¡¯s fans. Tombstone, directed by George P. Cosmatos, emerged as a commercial and critical success
Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday in Tombstone was Oscar-worthy. Kilmer fully-committed in every way, down to his weight loss. I can¡¯t picture anyone else as Doc Holliday. pic.twitter.com/NaKBJVqsdf
¡ª Cinema Tweets (@CinemaTweets1) April 2, 2025
The Saint (1997)
Val Kilmer was at his finest in The Saint, which featured him in the role of a charismatic thief who draws the ire of the Russian mafia after a daring theft. It emerged as a blockbuster and helped Val add a new dimension to his career.
Roktim Rajpal is a Principal Digital Content Producer at Indiatimes. He has been an entertainment journalist for a decade. Roktim is a movie buff and specialises in covering South cinema and Bollywood. He also takes a keen interest in web series.
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