Francis Ford Coppola, who directed Kilmer in 2011 film “Twixt,” wrote, “Val Kilmer was the most talented actor when in his High School, and that talent only grew greater throughout his life. He was a wonderful person to work with and a joy to know — I will always remember him.”

Collaborators, co-stars, and admirers pay tribute to the Batman Forever and Top Gun actor, who died on Tuesday at the age of 65

The late actor was well-known for his roles in films like "Top Gun," "Batman Forever," "Tombstone," "Mindhunters," "Heat," "The Prince of Egypt," "Willow" and "The Doors," as well as his 2021 self-shot documentary "Val" that depicted his battle with throat cancer.

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.

Heatdirector Michael Mann remembered working with the late Val Kilmer today, after the news broke of the actor's death. Kilmer was 65 years old. As per Deadline, Mann reflected on working with Kilmer on the set of the 1995 film Heat.

Hollywood is paying their respects with tributes pouring in for the late Val Kilmer. The much-loved actor died on Tuesday from pneumonia after battling throat cancer for several years. He was 65. Kilmer had a diverse filmography,

Michael Mann has officially finished the screenplay for “Heat 2,” the long-awaited sequel to his 1995 crime drama starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. In response to a question about the the status of the project in an interview with Vulture,

Known for the TV show 'Miami Vice' and films like 'Heat,' Michael Mann thinks his biographical thriller 'The Insider' is not appreciated enough.

Michael Mann, Josh Brolin and Don Winslow are among the industry insiders paying tribute to Val Kilmer, the veteran star who died April 1 at 65.