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Val Kilmer: an ethereally handsome actor who evolved into droll self-awareness | Peter Bradshaw
Kilmer, who has died aged 65, made his name with Top Gun and The Doors – but his exceptional talents were often under-appreciated by the mainstream film industry. Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun, Batman Forever and The Doors, dies aged 65
Known for his roles in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Tombstone, the prolific actor’s cause of death was pneumonia. Remembering Val Kilmer: an ethereally handsome actor who evolved into droll ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘An intellectual stuck in a Batman suit’: readers remember the genius of Val Kilmer
Guardian readers recall encounters with a brilliant actor who was kind, generous and much more than a heart-throb. • Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and The Doors, dies aged 65 • An ethereally ...The Guardian - 7h -
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.CBS News - 1d -
Remembering Hollywood icon Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer, the wide-ranging actor who earned critical praise, has died at 65. As a leading man in roles such as Iceman in "Top Gun" and Jim Morrison in the 1991 Oliver Stone film "The Doors," ...NBC News - 1d -
Val Kilmer: A Life in Pictures
A charismatic and handsome leading man in the 1990s, Kilmer played both superhero and rock star.The New York Times - 2d -
Val Kilmer: A brilliant, underrated and unpredictable film star
An often underrated actor, Val Kilmer had extraordinary range.BBC News - 2d -
WATCH: Actor Val Kilmer dead at 65
The actor, best known for his roles in “Top Gun,” “Tombstone” and “The Doors,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles, his daughter told The New York Times.ABC News - 2d -
Inside Val Kilmer's 11-year struggle with throat cancer
Val Kilmer, the actor known for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Heat," died from pneumonia Tuesday night in Los Angeles after struggling with throat cancer for years that permanently altered his voice.NBC News - 2d -
Hollywood remembers 'wonderful' actor Val Kilmer
He starred in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, including Top Gun and The Doors.BBC News - 2d -
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star, dies at 65
Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and underwent a tracheotomy, which made talking difficult for the actor.ABC News - 2d -
While Val Kilmer's family asks to mourn privately, Tom Cruise makes his grief public
Val Kilmer's family speaks out after the actor's death Tuesday in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise asks a crowd for a moment of silence in honor of his friend.Los Angeles Times - 23h -
Val Kilmer in ‘Batman Forever’ Was a True 1990s Moment
The actor took only one turn in the famous batsuit. That film, “Batman Forever,” couldn’t be a more representative artifact of its era.The New York Times - 2d -
Richard Chamberlain, TV actor who starred in 'Dr. Kildare,' dies at 90
Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series “Dr. Kildare” who found a second career as “king of the miniseries,” has died at age 90ABC News - 4d -
Val Kilmer Brought a Wonderfully Weird Sensibility to Every Role
Even his choice of parts could be eccentric. In the end, he’s best thought of as a character actor trapped in a leading man’s body.The New York Times - 2d -
Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer with a moment of silence at CinemaCon
Tom Cruise is paying his respects to his former co-star and “dear friend” Val Kilmer.NBC News - 22h -
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Trump announces minimum 10% tariff on all countries; Remembering actor Val KilmerCBS News - 1d -
Democrats Get a Boost, and U.S. Admits Deportation ‘Error’
Plus, Val Kilmer’s legacy.The New York Times - 2d -
Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65
A wide-ranging leading man who earned critical praise, he was known to be charismatic but unpredictable. At one point he dropped out of Hollywood for a decade.The New York Times - 2d -
Val Kilmer, of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' fame, dies at 65
Val Kilmer, the movie star known for roles in blockbusters like “Top Gun” and “Batman Forever,” died Tuesday night at age 65, his daughter told The Associated Press.NBC News - 2d -
Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors,' dies at 65
Val Kilmer rose to fame in the 1980s as a Juilliard-trained prodigy with leading-man potential on par with 'Top Gun' co-star Tom Cruise. At his peak, he made $6 million per movie and earned a ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Val Kilmer: Stream ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and Other Memorable Movies
Kilmer’s film career ranged from slapstick comedy to some of the most memorable films of the 1980s and ’90s.The New York Times - 2d -
4/2: CBS Mornings Plus
Actor Val Kilmer, known for iconic roles in "Top Gun," "The Doors" and "Batman Forever," died Tuesday at the age of 65. Also, inside Guy Ritchie’s “MobLand” with actor Paddy Considine.CBS News - 1d -
Help! Why are none of the new Beatles cast from Liverpool? | Peter Bradshaw
So Sam Mendes has cast his Beatles tetralogy, but none are from Merseyside. Don’t worry, I’ve just invented the Beatles Cinematic Universe . Sam Mendes has announced the cast for his colossal ...The Guardian - 3d -
'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Top Gun co-star Val Kilmer
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer.BBC News - 1d -
Drawings by Dan Orlovsky's son, Madden, part of 'NFL Live' on World Autism Awareness Day
"NFL Live" on Wednesday will feature the drawings of analyst Dan Orlovsky's son, Madden, who has autism. April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How autism awareness has Forestview baseball, softball working for greater cause
It didn’t require optimal bat speed or pitch location, except for Forestview baseball and softball teams to be kind and accept those who view the world differently.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Fear & Gibson - the best friends who keep rivals close
How an initially "terrible" first practice in Canada evolved into the creation of Britain's most successful ice dancers since Torvill and Dean.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Fear & Gibson - the best friends who keep rivals close
How an initially "terrible" first practice in Canada evolved into the creation of Britain's most successful ice dancers since Torvill and Dean.BBC News - 4d -
Man United planning onslaught on self-declared ‘best playmaker in the world’ who already replaced Eriksen
Manchester United have reportedly added Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu to their summer shortlist, considering him a profile capable of adding quality to the middle of the park.The Red Devils are ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2026 DL Bah aware of West Virginia history
Germantown (Tn.) 2026 defensive lineman Djidjou Bah is aware of the history of West Virginia football.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Classic Western Flick Tombstone Is Finally Getting A 4K Blu-Ray Release
The popular Western flick, Tombstone, first hit theaters in 1993--starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, it was a box office success and continues to be mentioned as one of the best Westerns ever ...GameSpot - 4d -
Young stroke survivor finds passion in theater despite disability
March is brain injury awareness month, and WJZ is highlighting a Baltimore high school student who suffered a stroke at the age of 9.CBS News - 4d -
Peter Schrager leaves NFL Network
News broke over the weekend that Peter Schrager was considering leaving NFL Network for ESPN, and today Schrager confirmed it.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why is your boss a narcissist? Blame the job ad that got them hired
The language used in many job postings appeals to people with ‘a grand view of self’, researchers find. Looking for an employee who’s ambitious, self-reliant and thinks outside the box? You might ...The Guardian - 2d -
Andrew Scott on ‘Vanya’: ‘Who Isn’t Sad?’
The actor calls his solo performance in Chekhov’s melancholy comedy an “endless experiment.” Even all alone, he can really fill a stage.The New York Times - 2d -
A Quiet Room at San Siro for World Autism Awareness Day
To mark World Autism Awareness Day, Inter created a “Quiet Room” –a welcoming space designed for individuals on the autism spectrum– inside San Siro for the first time. In fact, for this impo...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Senate Republican: Trump 'very well aware' of potential tariff risks
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) weighed in on President Trump's looming tariffs, saying Trump is "very well aware" of the potential risks they could have on everyday Americans. Still, Johnson ...The Hill - 2d -
Richard Chamberlain: Heartthrob king of the TV mini-series dies aged 90
Dashing American actor who was unrivalled in his ability to hold a television audience.BBC News - 5d
