Val Kilmer passed away at the age of 65 and led many stars like Josh Brolin to pay tribute to the legend. Kilmer is one of the industry’s most famous actors and is recognized through films such as Top Gun, Heat, and The Doors. This is how celebrities responded to Val Kilmer’s death.
Josh Brolin, Michael Mann and others respond to Val Kilmer’s death
Val Kilmer’s death was confirmed by his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, in a statement in the New York Times. Mercedes shared that he died of complications of pneumonia in Los Angeles on Monday, April 1, 2025. She further revealed that the actor was surrounded by his family when he took his final breath.
After his end mise, many actors moved forward to pay tribute to Val with Heartfelt’s notes.
Avengers: Endgame actor Josh Brolin remembered his friend and posted it on Instagram to share their images. He said, “I miss you. You were smart, challenging, brave, uber creative firecrackers. There’s not much left in them.
Top Gun: Maverick actor Danny Ramirez also posted a short note from Val on his Instagram story. He recalls the time he spent with legends on the set of Top Gun. In Maverick, he said, “He was kind, fun and playful. I felt lucky to be in the same room.
Michael Mann, director of Val’s film “The Heat,” spoke to USA Today, saying, “While working with Val, I was always marveled at the scope: the incredible variability within Val’s powerful flow of ownership and expression.
Severance’s Adam Scott also posted a picture of Val on Instagram, mentioning the heart emoji in the caption.
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