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Rest in peace, Val Kilmer

Sometimes life hands you an odd coincidence. I was watching Tombstone last night and despite the fact that I really needed to get some sleep, I watched to the very end because Kilmer as Doc Holliday was so compelling. And at the end with Holliday’s death scene, I was wondering how Val was doing now since he had such a hard road with throat cancer and its aftermath.

This morning, it seems like it was a foreshadowing.

In everything from Real Genius, to Top Gun, to Willow, to The Doors, to Top Secret, to Tombstone to Thunderheart, he shined in every part he played.

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11 responses to “Rest in peace, Val Kilmer”

  1. boneman1959 Avatar
    boneman1959

    An amazing talent. If you’ve not seen The Salton Sea it’s worth a watch also.

    He will always be…. Our Huckleberry.

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  2. Patrick Avatar
    Patrick

    RIP Val. I recommend the documentary Val if you haven’t seen it.

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  3. Gerry Avatar
    Gerry

    My wife was a big fan of Mr. Kilmer.

    I told her if she ever was trapped on a island with him, I wouldn’t ask any questions.

    Hell I’d know the answer.

    RIP.

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  4. Big Ruckus D Avatar
    Big Ruckus D

    Well hell, no sense in musing in the inevitability of decline, but this is disappointing to hear. I know he wasn’t doing well of late, so the news isn’t surprising, but it’s still a bummer. Mr. Kilmer did good work, and featured in a number of great movies. Personally, Real Genius is one of my favorite movies of my youth, in which we get to see him get the better of his nemesis played by William Atherton (who was always exceptional at portraying an asshole) in spectacular fashion. Godspeed, Val.

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  5. jrg Avatar
    jrg

    My favorite Val Kilmer movie is ‘The Ghost and the Darkness’. He played along with Michael Douglas who did a good job in it as well. If you haven’t seen it yet – recommended.

    RIP Iceman.

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  6. Old NFO Avatar
    Old NFO

    May he rest in peace.

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  7. Midwest Chick Avatar
    Midwest Chick

    boneman–I’ll check it out. And well said!

    Patrick–It’s been on my list forever. Need to take the time to watch it.

    Gerry–Yeah… Best to not ask.

    BRD–It’s one of my favorites too.

    jrg–Excellent movie!

    NFO–Yes, may he rest in peace!

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  8. Ol Avatar
    Ol

    Spartan

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  9. MN Steel Avatar
    MN Steel

    Co-worker and I were talking about the Val Kilmer Batman movie being the only decent one and making fun of the Affleck nipple-suit.

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  10. Matthew W Avatar
    Matthew W

    “Top Secret” will always be my favorite Kilmer movie.
    Never seen “Tombstone”

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  11. Midwest Chick Avatar
    Midwest Chick

    MN Steel–Kilmer was a great Batman. Wish he would have done another one but the next script was crap.

    Matthew–Real Genius is my favorite. You should take the time to watch Tombstone. Excellent flick.

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