Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer’s career was as bold and unpredictable as the roles he chose—from Iceman to Jim Morrison, Batman to Twain. He passed away Tuesday night at 65, surrounded by family in Los Angeles. Known for his intensity, talent, and uncompromising pursuit of artistic truth, Kilmer lived a life shaped by both acclaim and controversy. His legacy stretches across genres and generations, marked by unforgettable performances, personal reinvention, and a fierce devotion to craft that made him one of Hollywood’s most compelling figures. Mark Kennedy with Associated Press has the larger look at the life and work of Mr. Kilmer.