Tom Cruise Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Co-Star Val Kilmer at CinemaCon
He led the audience in a moment of silence, reflecting on Kilmer's love for movies and his contributions to the industry.
Tom Cruise delivered an emotional tribute to his late Top Gun co-star Val Kilmer during CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Kilmer, who passed away at 65 from pneumonia, was remembered fondly by Cruise for his immense talent and their deep friendship.
Cruise, while promoting Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, paused to honor Kilmer on Thursday, calling him a “dear friend” and expressing admiration for his work in both Top Gun (1986) and its sequel Top Gun: Maverick (2022).
He led the audience in a moment of silence, reflecting on Kilmer’s love for movies and his contributions to the industry.
Cruise remarked, “I wish you well on the next journey,” visibly moved as he shared memories of their time together on and off screen.
Kilmer was celebrated not only for his role as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky but also for iconic performances in films like Batman Forever and The Doors.
Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, Kilmer underwent significant medical treatment, including a tracheotomy, which affected his voice but did not diminish his passion for acting or his legacy
