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Elijah Wood defends how little he got paid for starring in Lord of the Rings: ‘It doesn’t matter’

Lord of the Rings trilogy, released in early noughties, made over £2bn worldwide

The Independent UK

Tragic new details revealed about Val Kilmer’s final days before his death at 65

The Hollywood legend, known for his iconic roles, faced rapid health decline in his final days, surrounded by family and friends

Evening Standard

Amazon says new James Bond is ‘getting started’ as ‘exotic new chapter’ promised

Amazon execs said they are ‘committed to honouring the legacy of this iconic character’

The Independent UK

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Cher pays tribute to former boyfriend Val Kilmer

Cher will "miss" her "pain in the a**" ex-boyfriend Val Kilmer, who died earlier this week.

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Val Kilmer’s family say star was bedbound in the years leading up to his death

Actor had not been seen in public since 2019, now family sources have shed light on why

The Independent UK

Jim Carrey remembers Batman Forever star Val Kilmer for his 'grace and courage'

'Batman Forever' actor Jim Carrey has paid a heartfelt tribute to late co-star Val Kilmer.

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Michelle Pfeiffer pays tribute to her former co-star and friend Val Kilmer following his death

After his passing was announced by his daughter, actress Michelle Pfeiffer has paid tribute to her former co-star and friend Val Kilmer following his death at the age of 65.

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Val Kilmer was never afraid to be seen

Dead at 65, Kilmer spent his life in pursuit of wonderful things, even if it meant rubbing others the wrong way

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Val Kilmer ‘was in discussions to reprise his role as Batman before his death aged 65’

After it was revealed he had died aged 65, a source has said Val Kilmer was reportedly in discussions to reprise his role as Batman.

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'Red Planet,' 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star Val Kilmer dies at 65

Kilmer leaves a legacy of engaging film roles including Batman and even a Mars astronaut.

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Val Kilmer spent the last 24 years of his life single

In a resurfaced section of his memoir after his death aged 65, Val Kilmer admitted he spent the last 24 years of his life single.

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Prison governor tells court she was ‘incredibly stupid’ but did nothing wrong

Kerri Pegg, 42, is alleged to have begun a relationship with convicted drug dealer Anthony Saunderson.

Evening Standard

30 Years Ago, Val Kilmer Actually Saved Batman

This wasn't a blip in the Bat-franchise. It was a comeback. Here's why 'Batman Forever' was great.

Inverse

Roger Daltrey says technology takes ‘heart’ away from music

He spoke at a launch event for the hardback edition of Buddy Holly: Words Of Love, a book that celebrates the life of the late rock and roll musician.

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Top Gun star Val Kilmer died from pneumonia at 65. Here are the common but dangerous symptoms that are hard to spot for older adults

Val Kilmer died at the age of 65.

The Independent UK

From 'Top Gun' to 'Tombstone,' notable Val Kilmer films and where to watch them

Val Kilmer once proclaimed that he’s almost been fired from all his movies

Evening Standard

Former Val Kilmer co-star remembers ‘spectacularly bleak and awful’ film

The Hollywood star played Montgomery in The Island Of Dr Moreau, which turned out to be one of the biggest flops of the 1990s.

Evening Standard

Cher pays tribute to Val Kilmer and says she will miss her ‘great friend’

The Top Gun star has died at the age of 65.

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Jennifer Tilly pays heartfelt tribute to The Doors co-star Val Kilmer

Movie star Jennifer Tilly has taken to social media to pay tribute to Val Kilmer.

The Times of India

Understanding Val Kilmer's cause of death: Did his cancer treatment increase his pneumonia risk?

Val Kilmer, the iconic actor known for his roles as Jim Morrison in The Doors and as Batman in Batman Forever, passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed that the cause of death was pneumonia.

Latin Times

Val Kilmer Dead at 65: Cause of Death Revealed After Years of Health Struggles

While Hollywood and fans mourn the death of Val Kilmer, his family revealed the cause of his death and more details about his health struggles.

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“I Am Lonely”: Val Kilmer Spent Final Years Alone Despite Dating Hollywood Beauties For Decades

Val Kilmer “couldn’t wait to kiss” Angelina Jolie on set while Ellen Barkin was the “enchantresses who got away.” But one actress left him crying for 6 months. The post “I Am Lonely”: Val Kilmer Spent Final Years Alone Despite Dating Hollywood Beauties For Decades first appeared on Bored Panda.

Evening Standard

Val Kilmer's greatest films: from The Doors to Top Gun, his top 10 performances

The best of Val Kilmer, who has sadly died at 65, but has left a brilliant legacy of films behind him

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer was handsome, charismatic and difficult to work with – but he was worth it

TRIBUTE: The star of ‘The Doors’, ‘Top Gun’, ‘Heat’ and ‘Batman Forever’ – who has died at the age of 65 – was notorious for clashing with directors and struggling with his own celebrity. Coupled with his undeniable talent, it made him one of Hollywood’s most complex stars, writes Adam…

Evening Standard

Val Kilmer’s tragic health battle: How the Hollywood icon lost his voice in his final years

The beloved actor died on Tuesday at the age of 65 following a battle with pneumonia

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