Actor Val Kilmer died on April 1 from pneumonia, The New York Times reported, and tributes have since been pouring in.
The following day, Josh Brolin shared a picture of himself with Kilmer on Instagram and wrote, “See ya, pal. I’m going to miss you. You were a smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker.”
The “Goonies” actor continued, “There’s not a lot left of those. I hope to see you up there in the heavens when I eventually get there. Until then, amazing memories, lovely thoughts.”
Jennifer Tilly shared a memory of Brolin on X, writing, “A long time ago, I was auditioning for the movie ‘The Doors’ It was kind of a cattle call. They paired together potential Jims with potential Pamelaâs. And they were running behind so we were spilling out of the casting office, sitting on the porch, the lawn, and the driveway.”
“All of a sudden, a sixties convertible came screeching up, blaring Doors Music at top volume. And a guy jumped out and strode inside: He had wild hair and he was barefoot, shirtless, and wearing nothing but a pair of tight leather pants,” she recalled.
Tilly continued, “We all looked at each other like⦠Who is this guy? We were more than a little shook by the sheer audacity of his entrance. Well of course it was Val Kilmer and from that minute on, nobody else stood a chance. Rip King.”
“Stranger Things” actor Matthew Modine wrote in an April 2 X post, “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.”
Celebrities & Fans Share Their Favorite Kilmer Movies
Aside from his iconic role as Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” Kilmer was also known for “Top Gun,” “Batman Forever,” and “Willow,” amongst many others.
Following Kilmer’s death, many have shared their favorite films starring the actor. Piers Morgan wrote on X, “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.”
Film critic Richard Roeper posted, “Val Kilmer should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor for ‘Tombstone’ and for ‘Heat.’ He was a brilliant presence in some of the most enduring films of his generation. Rest well. Thank you for the incredible work.”
Fan account The Cinesthetic shared, “Val Kilmerâs performance in ‘Heat’ was so precise that his seamless reloading and ambidextrous shooting were later used in Special Forces training.”
Actor Josh Gad, who voiced Olaf in “Frozen,” posted a picture of Kilmer as Iceman in “Top Gun,” and wrote, “RIP Val Kilmer. Thank you for defining so many of the movies of my childhood. You truly were an icon.”
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