Tom Cruise’s Emotional Tribute to Val Kilmer Will Leave You in Tears

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Worldwide tributes keep flowing for Val Kilmer after his sad passing, and now, his longtime friend Tom Cruise offers his condolences to their “Top Gun” onscreen comrade.

At CinemaCon 2025 on April 3rd, Tom Cruise made an appearance to share excitement about his upcoming film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and offer a glimpse into the last movie of the series. However, prior to discussing the film, he shared heartfelt memories of his late friend, highlighting Kilmer’s passion for cinema and acting, before asking fans to observe a moment of quiet reflection together.

As stated in People magazine, Cruise expressed, “Before we begin today, let me take a moment to pay tribute to my cherished friend, Val Kilmer. His talent and character left an indelible impression on me; I was so fortunate and proud that he was part of Top Gun and returned for Top Gun: Maverick.

Cruise urged everyone to pause for a while in remembrance of the 65-year-old who passed away. He was fond of movies, enriching us greatly with his acting and films. If we could just take a brief moment to recall all the joyful times we spent with him, he suggested.

Following a brief pause, he expressed his goodbyes to his friend, Val, with these words: “Farewell, Val. May your upcoming adventure bring you joy. Thanks to everyone here; I’m certain he’ll be grateful for what you’ve done.

In 1986, Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer shared the screen in the timeless movie Top Gun. Their characters, Tom ‘Maverick’ Cruise (who later became known for playing Jack Reacher) and Tom ‘Iceman’ Kazansky (portrayed by Val Kilmer, famously Batman Forever’s villain), were fierce on-screen rivals. Iceman, as the character Lt. Tom Kazansky was called, quickly won the hearts of many viewers following the film’s debut. Over the years, Top Gun has grown into a cherished classic, and Iceman remains an enduring symbol in cinema history.

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2025-04-03 22:52