"Top Gun" and "Batman" star Val Kilmer dies
02/04/2025

Kilmer gained popularity after starring in the movie "Top Gun" alongside Tom Cruise before taking on the roles of Batman and Jim Morrison. - Reuters Photo
LONDON: "Top Gun" and "Batman" movie star Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65, according to his daughter, PA Media/dpa reported.
In a statement to The New York Times, his daughter, Mercedes, said the actor died of pneumonia.
Kilmer gained popularity after starring in the movie "Top Gun" alongside Tom Cruise before taking on the roles of Batman and Jim Morrison. His last role as an actor was a special appearance in the blockbuster film "Top Gun: Maverick" in 2022.