When news of Val Kilmer’s death on April 1 began circulating on social media, fans and friends paid tribute to the late star. Val’s career as a leading man touched the lives and careers of many Hollywood stars who wanted to share their love.
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Matthew Modine wrote about the pair’s chance encounter on X, “RIP Val Kilmer. If it wasn’t for our chance encounter at the Source in 1985, I may never have been cast in FULL METAL JACKET. Thanks, Val.”
Ben Stiller posted on X, “I and so many will miss the great Val Kilmer who was kind and brilliant and incredibly cool. A beautiful creative artist whose work will live on. Sending love to his family!”
Piers Morgan shared his favorite Val Kilmer role, “RIP Val Kilmer, 65. Played so many great roles but for me, he will always be Iceman. The way Tom Cruise got him back for the Top Gun sequel, knowing how ill he was, was incredibly poignant and brought a tear to my eye in the cinema.”
A long time ago, I was auditioning for the movie “The Doors” It was kind of a cattle call. They paired together potential Jims with potential Pamela‘s. And they were running behind so we were spilling out of the casting office, sitting on the porch, the lawn, and the driveway.…
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) April 2, 2025
Some Shared Emotional Tributes To Val Kilmer
Several people who loved Val Kilmer shared photos and memories on social media.
Josh shared on Instagram, “See ya, pal. I’m going to miss you. You were a smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker. There’s not a lot left of those. I hope to see you up there in the heavens when I eventually get there. Until then, amazing memories, lovely thoughts.”
Francis Ford Coppola also used Instagram to pay tribute to Val Kilmer. He wrote, “Val Kilmer was the most talented actor when in his High School, and that talent only grew greater throughout his life. He was a wonderful person to work with and a joy to know — I will always remember him.”
Val Kilmer died of complications from pneumonia. He was 65 years old.
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