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Hollywood legend Val Kilmer passes away: Kareena Kapoor pays tribute to the ‘Top Gun’ star with THIS heartwarming gesture

Fans and celebrities alike are mourning the death of Hollywood legend Val Kilmer, who passed away at 65 due to pneumonia. Known for iconic roles in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Batman Forever,’ Kilmer's career spanned decades. Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor and Hollywood stars paid tribute, reflecting on his talent and resilience in battling illness.
Hollywood legend Val Kilmer passes away: Kareena Kapoor pays tribute to the ‘Top Gun’ star with THIS heartwarming gesture
The world of entertainment is in shock following the passing of Hollywood legend Val Kilmer. The actor, famous for roles in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Batman Forever,’ died at the age of 65 due to pneumonia. His loss has left fans and celebrities across the globe heartbroken, including Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor who paid a touching tribute.A silent but powerful tribute from BeboOn Wednesday, just hours after the sad news broke, the ‘K3G’ actress took to Instagram to share her feelings. Without using any words, she posted a heartfelt picture of Kilmer, adding a red heart and rainbow emoji, letting the emotions speak for themselves.
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Hollywood pays its respectsMany Hollywood stars also expressed their sorrow over Kilmer’s passing. Director Michael Mann, who worked with him on ‘Heat,’ shared his thoughts with The Hollywood Reporter, saying, “While working with Val on ‘Heat’ I always marvelled at the range, the brilliant variability within the powerful current of Val’s possessing and expressing character. After so many years of Val battling disease and maintaining his spirit, this is tremendously sad news.”Josh Brolin also honoured Kilmer with a heartfelt Instagram post: “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. #valkilmer #marktwain.”The career that made Kilmer a legendKilmer’s journey in Hollywood was nothing short of extraordinary. He first caught attention with his performance in the comedy ‘Top Secret!’ (1984), followed by ‘Real Genius’ (1985). However, it was his role as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky in the 1986 blockbuster ‘Top Gun’ that made him a household name. He reprised the role in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022), which became a huge success. In 1995, Kilmer stepped into the role of Batman in ‘Batman Forever,’ winning praise for his take on the superhero. Director Joel Schumacher once said, “For me, Val Kilmer was the best Batman.”In 2014, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer, which led to severe health struggles, including a tracheotomy that affected his ability to speak. But he didn’t let that stop him. As the world says goodbye to Val Kilmer, his unforgettable performances and powerful presence will continue to inspire future generations.
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