The 65-year-old actor, who died Tuesday from pneumonia, rose to stardom in the 1980s and was famed for his roles in films ranging from 'Top Gun' to 'Tombstone' to 'The Doors.'
Kilmer, who died from pneumonia on April 1 at 65, and Whalley, 63, tied the knot that year and shortly after welcomed daughter Mercedes, now 33, in 1991. Then, in June 1995, Whalley gave birth to the pair’s second child, a son Jack, 29.
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Kilmer, known for his memorable roles in classics like Top Gun, Heat, Batman Forever, and Tombstone, was a charismatic leading man in the 1980s, and his relationship with Cher made headlines at the time, for their 13-year age gap.
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Soap Central on MSNTop Gun: Maverick director reveals the special relationship that the late Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise sharedVal Kilmer shared a special bond with his Top Gun co-star, Tom Cruise. The 1986 film brought the Maverick-Iceman rivalry to the screen, which became iconic because of Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer's memorable performances.
Cher and Val Kilmer dated in the early ’80s. The late “Top Gun” actor revealed in his 2020 memoir that the musician helped him during his health scare.
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US Weekly on MSNStars React to Val Kilmer’s Death at 65: Josh Brolin, Michael Mann, Jennifer Tilly and MoreCelebrities shared their tributes to Val Kilmer, the ‘Batman’ actor who died of pneumonia at the age of 65 on April 1
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The late actor was married once but dated many famous women. Find out more about his ex-girlfriends and relationship history here.
“Maverick” was Kilmer’s swan song; after battling throat cancer for several years, the actor died of pneumonia Tuesday. He was 65.