Everyone was so saddened to hear the news early this morning that legendary actor, Val Kilmer, passed away at the age of 65. According to his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, he’d been suffering from pneumonia, which was his cause of death.
Needless to say, people across the globe have taken to social media to voice their heartbreak over losing such a true icon. From Top Gun to Batman, to The Doors, Real Genius, and Tombstone, he will go down in history as one of the greats.
Tributes are pouring in from other celebrities who are heartbroken over Kilmer’s passing.
Actor Ralph Fiennes simply stated, “rest in peace.”
Val Kilmer rest in peace 🙏🏻😇 pic.twitter.com/iZSRHiIklt
— Ralph Fiennes (@mrralphfiennes) April 2, 2025
The Goonies actor, Josh Brolin, shared this sweet photo of the two of them, along with some wonderful words.
Piers Morgan also weighed in, saying:
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. pic.twitter.com/vAq1eDFWjK— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 2, 2025
Matthew Modine shared this video on Twitter about his “chance encounter” with Kilmer.
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. 🙏☮️ pic.twitter.com/YTMRjy78vC
— Matthew Modine (@MatthewModine) April 2, 2025
True Romance actor, Michael Rapaport, admits initially being “starstruck” by Kilmer.
The great Val Kilmer has passed.
Totally unique & versatile actor.
Blew my mind a few times on screen.
When we were shooting True Romance I walked into the wardrobe trailer while he was getting fitted & literally walked out because I was star struck.About 30 minutes later I was… pic.twitter.com/4QVBMksvjD— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) April 2, 2025
And actor Josh Gad perfectly summed up how so many of us feel.
The official Twitter account for Top Gun also shared this heartfelt sendoff for their beloved Iceman.
Remembering Val Kilmer, whose indelible cinematic mark spanned genres and generations. RIP Iceman. pic.twitter.com/a3jQ8ENma9
— Top Gun (@TopGunMovie) April 2, 2025
Val Kilmer will be missed forever, but never forgotten. We hope his family and friends are able to find peace knowing just how many lives he touched.
