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“Remembering the Late Top Gun Actor: A Tribute Through Photos

Val Kilmer in publicity portrait for the film 'Real Genius', 1985. (Photo by TriStar/Getty Images)

Val Kilmer reworked into pilots, rock stars, and extra by way of the years. See images of the late actor from when he was younger.

Val Kilmer performed fighter pilots, cowboys, superheroes, and rock stars —it appeared there was no character he couldn’t deal with. The star, born Dec. 31, 1959, was one among Hollywood’s most iconic actors. Although he had been in movies like The Outsiders and Prime Secret!, he turned a staple of the late Eighties in Prime Gun as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky.

In 2005, his position in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was well-received by critics regardless of its restricted launch. Val continued to behave within the following a long time, together with appearances in The Traveler, MacGruber, and a cameo in Tenacious D’s video To Be The Finest. He was identified with throat most cancers later in life, completely affecting his voice and his performing profession. In April 2025, Val died on the age of 65.

Scroll by way of the gallery under to recollect the life and profession of Val.

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