Val Kilmer Praises Tom Cruise in Pre-Death Memoir

Val Kilmer, the actor known for roles in “Top Gun” and other films, has passed away at 65. He died from pneumonia, according to his family. Despite battling throat cancer, which left him unable to speak, Kilmer still made an appearance in “Top Gun: Maverick” in 2022.

Tom Cruise expressed his emotions during a conversation with Jimmy Kimmel after their reunion on the film’s set. Cruise said he was crying and got emotional when reuniting with Kilmer, calling him a brilliant actor. The two actors had previously worked together on the original “Top Gun” movie, where Kilmer played Cruise’s rival.

In his memoir, Kilmer revealed that Tom Cruise begged him to star alongside him in the sequel of their film. Kilmer praised Cruise as both a person and an actor, stating they took up where they left off during filming. He also expressed his love for the sequel, saying he was moved by it when he first saw it.

The news of Kilmer’s passing has sent shockwaves through the industry, with fans and friends alike mourning his loss.

Source: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/val-kilmer-made-opinion-tom-205559324.html