Actor Val Kilmer, who passed away at 65, shared a painting in his last Instagram post. Now, his fans have filled the comment section with tributes. His final post featured a painting of a bonfire in shades of blue, pink, and red. He captioned it, “It’s got that late-night glow. Cool tones with a low burn, like when the campfire cools down, but you’re still wide awake. 12' x 20' plexi-glazed, signed, and ready to hang. ValKilmer.com.” He shared this on March 23, 2024.

 

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Fans Pay Tribute to the Top Gun Star

After his passing, fans expressed their sorrow in the comments. One person wrote, "Rest in Peace, you amazing artist and human!" Another said, "You were an amazing actor with roles that will live on forever. Rest in Peace." Someone else posted, "Rest in Peace, Val Kilmer. You will be missed." A fan reminisced, "Grew up on Tombstone and Batman Forever." Another simply wrote, "Rip. Great actor." One heartfelt tribute read, "Rest in Peace, Val. Thank you for your art, your heart, your spirit, your boldness, your depth, your humanity. Thank you for being part of my childhood into manhood. From Real Genius to Top Secret and everything in between - you are a part of my and many others' fondest memories. As you played Jim Morrison, I wish you love and peace and watch over those you leave behind. Thank you, and break on through."

Val Kilmer’s Career and Health

Val Kilmer rose to fame with his role in Top Gun. He later starred as Batman and played Jim Morrison in The Doors. According to his daughter Mercedes Kilmer, he died from pneumonia. He had previously battled throat cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2014 before recovering. Initially a stage actor, he made his big-screen debut in 1984 with Top Secret, a Cold War spoof. Two years later, he became widely recognized for his role as Iceman, a rival to Tom Cruise’s Maverick, in Top Gun. Throughout his long career, Val took on diverse roles. He played Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever, following Michael Keaton and preceding George Clooney in the role. Most recently, he returned to the big screen in 2021, making a cameo as Iceman in Top Gun: Maverick.