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07-04-2025 15:00

Actor Val Kilmer, known for starring in major films like Top Gun and Batman Forever, has died at the age of 65.

His daughter Mercedes confirmed that he passed away in Los Angeles due to pneumonia. Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 but later recovered. During his career, he played several memorable roles, including Jim Morrison in The Doors, Doc Holliday in Tombstone, and a criminal in Heat. His performances were highly praised, and he was considered one of the most talented actors of his generation.

Despite his skills, his career slowed down due to a reputation for being difficult to work with. In 2022, he made a comeback in Top Gun: Maverick, reprising his role as Iceman. His character had the same illness he had in real life, making the performance especially emotional. Fans and colleagues remember his legacy and contribution to cinema.

Difficult words: pneumonia (a serious lung illness), reputation (what people think about someone, based on their actions or behavior), legacy (the things a person leaves behind after they die, like their work, ideas, or influence), reprising (playing the same role or doing the same job again, especially in movies or theater).

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