Ron Howard Honors Val Kilmer Following Actor’s Passing at 65: "Bon Voyage, Val and Thank You"

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 Renowned filmmaker Ron Howard has paid tribute to Val Kilmer, the beloved actor known for his roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever, following Kilmer’s passing at the age of 65 due to pneumonia on April 1.

Howard, 71, collaborated with Kilmer on multiple projects, first directing him in the 1988 fantasy adventure Willow and later working together again on The Missing in 2003. On Wednesday, Howard shared his heartfelt tribute on X, expressing his admiration for the late actor’s talent and versatility.

Howard’s Tribute to Kilmer

"#RIPValKilmer I was incredibly fortunate to collaborate with Val a number of times over the years," Howard posted. "As the off beat swordsman #Madmartagen in #Willow, his stunning #JimMorrison in Oliver Stone’s #TheDoors & in a chilling cameo in #TheMissing. I list these titles because even my own personal creative experiences reflect his awesome range as an actor."

He continued, writing, "Check out his filmography. Amazing. His art extended to his poetry, artworks, filmmaking and simply the way he lived. Bon Voyage, Val And thank you."

Kilmer, who began his Hollywood career in the 1980s, reached new heights of fame with Top Gun in 1986. His final on-screen performance came in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, where he reprised his role as Iceman.



Tributes from the Entertainment Industry

Following Kilmer’s passing, tributes have flooded in from colleagues and friends who worked with him over the years.

Actor Josh Brolin shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, writing, "See ya, pal. I'm going to miss you. You were a smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker. There's not a lot left of those. I hope to see you up there in the heavens when I eventually get there. Until then, amazing memories, lovely thoughts. ❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔"



Director Michael Mann, who worked with Kilmer on the 1995 crime thriller Heat, also reflected on the actor’s extraordinary range. “While working with Val on Heat I always marveled at the range, the brilliant variability within the powerful current of Val’s possessing and expressing character,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.

“After so many years of Val battling disease and maintaining his spirit, this is tremendously sad news,” Mann added.

Kilmer had previously been diagnosed with throat cancer, which he overcame following treatment, though it left lasting damage to his voice. In his 2021 documentary Val, he expressed a deep desire to share his story, stating, "Now that it's more difficult to speak, I want to tell my story more than ever."

Kilmer’s legacy as a gifted and passionate performer, artist, and storyteller will continue to inspire generations to come.

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