Val Kilmer Dead At 65: Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola & More Pay Tribute To ‘Top Gun’ Star

“Top Gun” star Val Kilmer has died at 65. The Hollywood icon, best known for his roles in “Batman Forever” (1995), “Top Gun” (1986), and “Tombstone” (1993), died of pneumonia on April 1, according to his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, who spoke with the New York Times. She also noted to the outlet that the actor had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 though he later recovered. Following the news of his death, celebrities, including Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola, Josh Gad, Michael Mann, and Jennifer Tilly, shared tributes to him on social media.