The director worked with the late actor in the '80s and again in 2003 Ron Howard is remembering his collaborator, Val Kilmer. The actor, best known for roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever, died of pneumonia at the age of 65 on Tuesday,

Howard, who also directed Kilmer in "The Missing," bid an emotional goodbye to Kilmer with a tribute to the performer's work in his 1988 fantasy film "Willow."Key Points"Willow" director Ron Howard shared an emotional tribute to Val Kilmer after the actor's death.

Val Kilmer’s unexpected demise has come as a shocker to many. The Heat actor was suffering from pneumonia when he died in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.