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Val Kilmer: Hollywood Icon Remembered by Fans After Health Battles
Val Kilmer, the celebrated actor known for his iconic roles in blockbuster films of the 1980s and 1990s, is being remembered by fans. The Hollywood luminary, aged 65, passed away after a prolonged and courageous fight against various health issues, including throat cancer from which he had recovered a decade prior. Kilmer, famed for his portrayals of Jim Morrison in The Doors and his stint as the Dark Knight in Batman Forever, recently reprised his role as Iceman in Top Gun: Maverick. This emotional return alongside Tom Cruise was particularly poignant given the impact of a tracheotomy on his voice. Despite the film’s success, Top Gun: Maverick did not reach the top spot in a fan-ranked list of Val Kilmer’s best movies on IMDb.
Fan-Ranked Top Val Kilmer Films: Kill the Irishman Makes the Cut
Movie enthusiasts on IMDb have curated a Top 10 list celebrating Val Kilmer’s diverse filmography. Interestingly, the 2011 film Kill the Irishman has made it into the rankings, placing it above some of his more widely recognized works.
Kill the Irishman (2011)
This biographical crime drama, perhaps less known than other films in Kilmer’s repertoire, explores the true story of Danny Greene, an Irish-American mobster. Featuring the late Ray Stevenson in the lead role, the movie is set in the early 1960s. Val Kilmer embodies Detective Joe Manditski, a determined law enforcement officer committed to bringing Greene to justice.
Val Kilmer in Kill the Irishman