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Val Kilmer, the acclaimed, brooding actor who starred in a string of blockbuster hits in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 65.
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Kilmer, who died Tuesday from pneumonia at the age of 65, dated in the 1980s.
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“Most people are still finding their voices at that age, but McQ had already written a film that changed the cinematic landscape,” Cruise said.

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Jennifer Tilly Recalls Val Kilmer’s Wild Audition for ‘The Doors’
Actress Jennifer Tilly posted to X to recall crossing paths with Kilmer during auditions for the 1991 Oliver Stone biopic, The Doors. Tilly had an uncredited role in the film, playing “Okie Girl,” per IMDb. But Kilmer landed the lead role as Doors frontman Jim Morrison—and Tilly wasn’t one bit surprised.
Val Kilmer, Star of ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever,’ and ‘The Doors,’ Dead at 65
Val Kilmer, the star of films such as 'Top Gun,' 'Batman Forever,' 'The Doors,' and many more films, has died at the age of 65.
Val Kilmer, Actor Who Starred in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘The Doors,’ Dead at 65
Actor Val Kilmer, who starred in a string of high-profile films such as' Batman' and 'The Doors,' has died at age 65.
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