The Heartbreaking Life of Val Kilmer

[@WatchMojo]

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[@mlggamer5296]

Batman Forever although I definitely didn't know he was in Prince of Egypt I feel pretty old after that because of the fact that I haven't watched it since it was on VHS at my grandmother's house

[@profit66]

Willow.

[@cynthiaholmes5124]

I loved him in batman forever 👍🥰💖💝

[@sesshyandenvyfreak]

The Prince of Egypt

[@bigwhitedork4062]

The Doors

[@Strawberry.swisher.666]

He’s the reason why tombstone is one of my favorite westerns of all time.

[@susanc2827]

Yes!!! Love, love him as Doc Holiday!!!

[@dnasty312]

Huckleberry

[@tupinic]

Same here 👍

[@Luxlxx]

yeahhhhhh

[@tfpradgirl9537]

I never knew he suffered from throat cancer. And seeing him like this now, makes me really sad. I feel terrible for him, I know he said he feels better. But still, it's such a sad thing.

[@goldfishprime]

Yeah, I had no idea either.

[@J-Rod91]

@AJ AJ EXACTLY RIGHT!!! I was about to say the exact same thing!

[@LucienSabre]

I’m pretty sure nobody knew about the cancer. I’ve never seen it mentioned anywhere paper, digital, social, etc.….on the contrary, I’ve seen and heard Kilmer not getting roles in the 2000s and 2010s being attributed to drugs, alcohol and all the other common Hollywood abuses.

[@sethmiller6128]

A sad thing but he is happy

[@kanukki84]

isint this publick knowledge about few years already?

[@brendaprovence1750]

I just watched "Val" on Amazon prime...wonderful but I literally cried through it..he was always my favorite actor...Tombstone was a role that he also deserved an Oscar but the crazies of his studio didn't nominate him....he is a perfectionist and wants the best.....gots a bad rap.

[@josevalentin890]

Yes, "Val" was a very deep and personal documentary on Val Kilmer. It was excellent and I felt very sad for him when they showed his vulnerability, especially the part when his mother died and in that very vulnerable moment said "He missed his mommy" and covered his face to mourn. That part had me in tears. Great documentary for anybody wanting to see it.

[@TheAliAzhar]

Wish him great health.

[@Silux_Ray]

“I’m your huckleberry” Love this man

[@robinaddis-vaughn7271]

Oh damn I forgot about The Earps. It's a tie between The Doors and him playing Doc Holiday in The Earps.

[@Silux_Ray]

@@robinaddis-vaughn7271 “you look like someon just walked over your grave” Val’s Doc holiday is probably one of my favorite characters in any movie

[@colinray4186]

@@Silux_Ray his doc holiday made me think he would have been great in west world during the first season.

[@robinaddis-vaughn7271]

@@Silux_RayThanks for your comment on my looks. If you think that's bad, then you're way too big of a pussy to handle a recent photo. I have lupus which has damaged my kidneys and lungs. Plus, started chemotherapy last week for a rare form of leukemia, but at least I'm not hiding behind a letter, "L". I LOVED Val's performance as Doc Holliday, & I know that I said it. It was in two posts, but I said it. But, I also LOVED his portrayal of Jim Morrison of The Doors. The physical resemblance is uncanny but being Val, he took it a lot further, he was very method in that movie. But, watch the movie and learn about it, I don't like dealing with trash like you.

[@Silux_Ray]

@@robinaddis-vaughn7271 whoa I wasn’t commenting on your appearance whatsoever. I was simply quoting another of my favorite lines in lieu of my initial comment. I apologize if that came out that way. In hindsight, I should have started with “Johnny Ringo”

[@goldfishprime]

The Ghost and the Darkness is one of his very underrated movies, which is based on real events of maneater lions.

[@lindadesposito3771]

That was one scary movie.

[@goldfishprime]

@@lindadesposito3771 With an epic soundtrack.

[@lindadesposito3771]

@@goldfishprime yep. I have several cats and I did not look at them the same way for a few days after I saw THAT movie.

[@goldfishprime]

@@lindadesposito3771 Awww, poor kitties!

[@PontyclunBosomPals]

Love that film

[@roguejester4986]

Explains why some people considered him difficult to work with. He's such a great actor, hopefully, he finds his peace.

[@OctPSfever]

I can understand why he was labled as difficult to work with. Some directors dont want to inspire the actors or imposing their style. Val's documentary showed the harsh conflict btw director n leading actors. Val wanted to protect Marlon Brondo's legacy n fought for it. Val is a great actor, who brings the intensity n tension into film.

[@DjW1986]

Huge Val Kilmer fan. Real Genius!!!! Incredible

[@mlggamer5296]

I think I heard about his condition which left his voice raspy. I'm just glad he still has a positive outlook on life despite his struggles. You have to in these times

[@deirdrekiely6187]

It was throat cancer. He has a tube in his throat now that he has to press on in order to speak.

[@chloeknight3558]

Poor Val Kilmer. 😢😭

[@toms.1773]

@@deirdrekiely6187 it’s not a tube…it’s a stoma. There’s no tube there…that’s where his wind pipe exits now and he simply has to occlude the air to force it back up thru his esophagus and out thru his mouth. It’s still him speaking of course…just doesn’t have vocal chords now. He can be perfectly happy as is and can still communicate. The fact that he can’t eat not all I think is more difficult to deal with. He has to eat thru a feeding tube, which I’m Guessing can be very trying bc he doesn’t taste anymore bc the food of course doesn’t hit the taste buds thru a tube. The voice thing pales in comparison imho bc he can still speak.

[@marilynnewhouse1933]

Top Gun, The Doors, Tombstone, The Saint...I have loved all his movies! Being a native New Mexican I am glad he found and enjoyed the beauty of our state. Wish I could have caught sight of him in Tesuque! Kilmer is an extremely talented actor and man. He deserves more credit! I wish him well!

[@Constantine_IA]

This looks so post mortem tribute.Kilmer deserved an Oscar for The Doors 1991 the film is not great but Kilmer nailed it .He was good as Phillip II of Macedon in Alexander 2004 too again in a film that wasn't great but Kilmer was pretty good (both Oliver Stone's biopics)

[@plsavage]

He was the best Doc Holiday...can't beat that one!

[@sovereign3351]

Can't mention great Val Kilmer performances without Tombstone

[@steel510rain3]

He will always be Mad Mardigan above anything else to me

[@lindadesposito3771]

@@steel510rain3 he was great in all these roles but he was hot as Madmartigen in Willow.

[@Constantine_IA]

@@sovereign3351 Again a mediocre film but Kilmer nailed it

[@alb.dersame]

I don't know what to think about him, but I have to say that personally, I think tombstone was his best role ever. I know every line in that movie. What a monster success it was.

[@mpe80k]

You are correct that it's an outstanding movie, but it wasn't a monster success in theaters. It grossed $16 million dollars, good for 83rd in domestic box office revenue for 1993.

[@alb.dersame]

@@mpe80k thanks, that I wasn't aware of. I kinda meant it more like a monster role for him. I thought about re-wording that part afterwards. Appreciate the correction. But man he really nailed that role. "Well darlin, it appears that we must redefine the nature of our association." LOL

[@italian_donut_maker7838]

I hope that he continues to be happy.

[@pandre925]

One of the realest lines ever came from Doc Holiday when asked why he was sick and still joining Wyatt to fight. “Wyatt Earp is my friend.” “Hell I got lots a friends” to which Doc responds “I don’t.” You can’t beat loyalty like that. 👍🏾

[@triciaw3064]

I actually bloody cried. I love him in Heat, The Doors, Top Secret etc and it's such a shock to see him as he is now 🥺😢

[@rienjen]

It's hard, but as someone who's dealt with a chronic illness and thankfully mostly recovered, it's amazing how you can lose so much of your health but still be happy. That's all I asked when I was really sick and debilitated, to just be able to function and be happy, so when Val says he feels wonderful, despite his health issues, he's probably telling the truth.

[@sethmiller6128]

Would you be sad if it was a mental wound no beacuse you cant see inside pain only external so dont be sad he said he is happy you should be happy for him

[@sarahvenable4710]

RIP, Val Kilmer's voice. My prayers go out to him and his family.

[@LuannOsbourne]

that voice was bass dropping

[@michelemurphy3541]

Oh, I don’t think his life was heartbreaking...he is a True Artist and he has two beautiful children who adore him. He is an incredible artist and has incredible talent...a genius of all sorts and it is lovely he is getting the recognition he deserves. Sending love to Val. You are A True Artist. All The Best. ❤️

[@pattiehenderson1974]

@ Michele Murphy AMEN! Sometime we only focus on the bad.

[@javierservigon]

I just watched the documentary Val. His brother didn’t die on the way to the hospital, he drowned. He wasn’t estranged from his father, after the divorce his father got full custody. And you forgot to mention his mom passing which i would consider a tragedy. Im disappointed at Mojo, from now on I will take this videos with a grain of salt.

[@StephenGeorge]

wow mojo fucked up

[@frankmoniz1467]

I've watched every movie Mr. Kilmer has done. He is a legend.

[@carolwalton5286]

He is one of my favorites. My favorite Val Kilmer movie is Ghost and the Darkness.

[@sovereign3351]

Great movie 👍🏻

[@amguitarman]

Doc Holiday is probably in my top five all time favorite movie characters. So many awesome lines.

[@lindadesposito3771]

And he delivered them so well. I often fall back on that insult he gave. “Are we friends? If we were friends, I don’t think I could bear it.”

[@amguitarman]

@@lindadesposito3771 I think my favorite is still “You’re a daisy if you do.”

[@lindadesposito3771]

@@amguitarman how about when he said to his girlfriend, rhe hooker Kate, “You’re not wearing a bustle? How lewd!” Then there was the time he challenged the one guy to a slellkngbb no we contest. When he was on the hospital and Wyatt asked him how he was feeling, he said “I’m dying. How about you?”

[@james87367]

God bless you Val. Your performance in Tombstone was flawless. You deserved the Oscar.

[@kalimbalove1912]

I'm a HUUGE Val Kilmer fan. I used to daydream about him on the daily. My child self thought he was the most beautiful man alive back in the 90s. I've heard that he was not the nicest person to work with, and he had that 'weirdness' surrounding him. But looking at his current condition makes me sad. He's hosting a Twitter Space as of now, I tuned in just to listen to him talk but it was so hard I feel like I'm going to cry. So glad that he seems to have his beautiful kids stay beside him all the time.

[@QueenNetExpert]

"Willow" Is In Fact One Of The Best

[@goldfishprime]

He was a fantasy Han Solo.

[@lindadesposito3771]

@@goldfishprime but hotter.

[@goldfishprime]

@@lindadesposito3771 "You're no woman." "Not a woman!? Not a woman!?"

[@lindadesposito3771]

@@goldfishprime ha ha ha ha! That was priceless!

[@goldfishprime]

@@lindadesposito3771 Just an amazing movie from our youth... the trolls really terrified me!

[@twist58]

While he’s had many notable live-action roles, I’ll always see Val Kilmer as Moses and God from The Prince of Egypt. EDIT: That was such a profound moment as the latter is an omnipresence with his ethereal voice.

[@stevenvinci1]

Agreed. Love that movie. Very strong voice acting in that movie, especially as god.

[@GlennDavey]

I wanna see him do some Hindo stories. All religions are myths anyway

[@kevinheath716]

Shut up Millennials

[@CommandaInChief]

One of the best damn films

[@LD-ds8nn]

I just watched the movie/documentary Val. Wow I had no idea about Val Kilmer. Of course Ive seen his movies.. What an amazing dude! I got hella respect and admiration for him after seeing the personal side. Your an acting legend Val

[@MsTimothyswan]

such a darn shame that he ended up this way; his portrayal of Jim Morrison in the 1991 Oliver Stone film the doors remains his very best screen performance

[@mckennablair442]

Damn...I love val kilmer. Poor guy. His voice work as moses and God just blew me away and to hear him have to talk with the voicebox now is so heartbreaking

[@masarothgames]

Always been a fan of his and I'm grateful he's still with us because he could have so easily be gone right now.

[@SavageP.9000]

Top Gun, Heat, and Batman Forever are 3 of my favorite Val Kilmer movies of all time.

[@thedarkcriminal1658]

My favorite movie of his is the saint.

[@workkdahustla]

Watch Tombstone...you'll thank me later

[@alkiramari8193]

Batman forever...He's the best Batman for me. I think this documentary was a great idea, we can tell him how wonderful he was in most of his films before the Grimm takes him away. Most actors only get this after. You're The Best Val!

[@annalisagrant8372]

When I was growing up my mom called him "The Handsome Man". Willow and Tombstone are two of her favorites and she had such a big crush on him (Still does I think)

[@GH-bz2vl]

He stared in one of my favorite movies growing up, Willow. It came out in 1988 and was a George Lucas Film. A pretty fun story with some parallels to the Lord Of the Rings.

[@crosenblum]

I still wanted to see him in a sequal of batman forever, i really loved that movie and his performance in it.

[@afterhoursphotography]

Val Kilmer is still on Top Gun: Maverick. Happy to watch him reprise his role despite what happened to him.

[@walmartpimp2]

Prior to his death in 1998, Bob Kane said Val Kilmer was the best Batman.

[@MM-ig1iv]

Man.. that hurt to see him like that! he always was one of my favorite actors.. along with Patrick Swayze. just sad to see them suffer like they did. we'll all suffer from something once we get to their age.

[@arazrealtheforgotten3795]

Damn, that's sad! Val was one of my favorite actors to watch! 😔

[@Neags]

Tombstone was his greatest performance

[@Kaff231]

Yep I totally agree.. Even though Kurt Russel was the main character Val absolutely crushed it as Doc Holiday. My favorite character he has played. He definitely deserved an Oscar for that role..That scene where he’s tells Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russel) when he was dying just walk away from his deathbed I lost it!😢😭 So good

[@myprincessa2253]

He is truly a beautiful person 💟

[@YeahitsMeSylvia]

Hes one of my favorite actors and his new documentry just dropped on Amazon Prime!, cant wait to watch it tonight Edit/update:Ok so I watched the film with my family and it was really good 10/10 it has a geniuine biography feel to it yet its also arthouse/avant-garde in a way as well

[@jessebrucepinkman9834]

I feel so bad for him. He’s one of my favourite actors

[@krashboombang]

Val Kilmer is one of my favorite actors, so glad he's alive and kicking. BTW, his son, Jack's voice mannerisms sound so much like Kilmer on "Val". So much respect and love to Mr. Kilmer.

[@1rwjwith]

He is a VERY COURAGEOUS MAN. A wonderful actor.

[@adamhoppe1168]

This mans is a hollywood icon, and what about The Saint? Love that movie!

[@Pray4Mojo1]

Ghost in the darkness, Heat, etc. He was in a ton of good movies, one of my favs from the 80s is Real Genius. He has always been one of my favorite actors, the silent kind that you just love every time you see him in a movie. Didn't know he went through cancer! He's still also my favorite batman.

[@kevindagame]

When I saw the notification on my phone, I thought he died. You scared me watch mojo

[@WatchMojo]

Sorry, no it's a tribute to the man and acknowledgement of his challenges.

[@lytieulong1966]

Praying for Val Kilmer. Wishing him get well soon

[@Detman101]

"Kiss Kiss Bang Bang", "Top Secret" and "The Salton Sea" are three of my favorite movies...I can't believe he's been going through all of this....wow

[@Mikael.formermilitary]

Some are talking about a Val Kilmer comeback. He never left! I enjoyed your movie sir. You are not selling your old self. You are letting me into your life. I feel honored to have watched your movie. This was and will be my favorite out of all of your roles. I was an actor. No training, no experience. I did extra work on SCIFI ZNation. I said no training. I lied. I watched your movies, your different characters, your facial expressions, your annunciation of lines, and your abilities. I had no lines, I made 100 dollars a day. I put everything I had into the characters, gave them back stories, and did my very best to perform, and learn all I could shove in my brain. Please see Season three Episode One. I am the masked man leading the Kracken. Not bad for a then 45 year old Air Force veteran. Thank you for your continued inspiration and motivation. Do not get the blues. You are loved by many and are never alone. Very Respectfully, Michael.

[@Sarah-qx4vz]

Man, it’s insane how much people change over the years. This is sad It’s like seeing Brendan Fraser I just want that man to get back in shape and be back in movies

[@whister1985]

My favorite movie with Val Kilmer is Felon. Extremely good acting on his part.

[@MultiKnick]

At least he's still alive and not bitter for what happened to his health, god bless him.

[@photoflo78]

A beautiful soul and a beautiful man

[@chrishampton8842]

He should have won the Oscar for Doc Holiday performance in Tombstone. Perhaps the greatest supporting role of all time

[@alisamadoo4024]

Kilmer-Jim Morrison-perfection.

[@DJGamingSmash]

Just reviewed "Val". Two thumbs up from me.

[@erzsebetprobstle3072]

Szerintem Val az az ember aki a semmiből is tud építkezni!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sigrin8825]

The documentary VAL on Amazon is really good about his life and home videos

[@vikatakavivijay6564]

My God I never know this.😢😢 May God bless him and I wish him a speedy recovery..💐💐💐

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

"TOP SECRET" is funny. I saw it two or three times when it was released in theaters. I love "The Saint". His resemblance to Jim Morrison is umcanny.uncanny. Loved his portrayal of Doc Holiday.

[@UlyssesLopez]

Val Kilmer, I love you man. You are awesome. Thank you for all the great cinematic memories.

[@karimerdarwish6859]

Val Kilmer is my favorite actor of all time.. The doors, The saint, The ghost and the darkness & Salton sea are my favorite movies . Wishing you a good health Val ❤️🌹

[@jessicaclapp4564]

If he dies I will be in tears for 1 weeks and I don’t want any of my friends to make fun of him, he was very wise in Batman forever and very cute, he was one of my favorites god speed love you Val Kilmer

[@ahmedshinko5142]

I was watching Top gun today..God he was one handsome guy!

[@markdwighttadina7655]

He's argubly the most underrated Batman ever

[@mrjames7295]

my favourite actor. respect from nepal

[@thecarnivorouschannel3809]

Val kilmer was like literally one of my favorite movie actors I can remember her watching him in the movie The Saint.

[@afterhoursdjmusic]

Crying as I watch this... One of our movie Icons is no more. Top Secret was sooooo great. He is one of my fav actors and so sad to hear this :(

[@billfishcrazy]

We miss you Val. Tom who? God Bless you and yours!

[@mike91mdk45]

Doc holliday in tombstone. One of my favorite performances, any actor any film

[@chrishampton8842]

Couldn’t agree more Mike

[@throg1807]

Just finished watching my favorite childhood movie Batman Forever and wanted to check up on him. This video really made me appreciate him more

[@elaineresendez4419]

Love Val in tombstone. Best western ever.

[@OctPSfever]

He is a great actor. He brings intensity in the movie.

[@THANATOS-PRIME]

Batman Forever was the first live action Batman film I had ever seen. Definitely one of my favorite guilty pleasure movies.

[@DREWguerrero13]

It’s not heartbreaking he was Jim Morrison he lived his life as a bad ass actor and has a family so he should be respected that way not all focus on his disease.

[@LunarSpawnSerenata]

Now that’s a fucking tragedy. 😥 I had no idea he went through this. His voice is gone and everything.

[@mrsg9268]

God I love him still lol. Since top gun I've been in love with him ❤️

[@ronald5812]

He’s a wonderful actor I still watch his movies

[@ronald5812]

Willow and Thunderheart

[@doublemoonchild]

My sun, my moon, my starlit sky. Without you, I dwell in darkness. 🖤🌙

[@hareeshchandra]

Very sad to see him like this but proud that he has that endurance to stay positive

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do top 10 actors who could replace Ben Affleck Batman in the DCEU?

[@jaredf2773]

Interesting that there were actors/directors that criticized him… yet there are those who defended him and stood up for him.

[@sarashaker6147]

Only two incompetent directors didn't like him because he wanted to make things better.. They just wanted to finish the movie and take the money.. He didn't care about the money that's why he was blacklisted.. All the actors he worked with him said nothing but good things of him.. He challenged them and made them better, he taught them how to improvise and made sure the movies worked ( watch his bio vids on KZbin).. He's a genius and very humble human being.. He had a hard Time with spotlight that's why Tom cruise was the bigger star.. Watch the documentary val for more insight

[@michaelcline3123]

To me he'll always be CHIS KNIGHT from REAL GENIUS !

[@mauriziorc6380]

God bless ya, Val

[@michaelbullock8011]

It's sad what happened to Val Kilmer and have a blessed day

[@leoa4c]

Everyone forgets the movie Wonderland. A masterful piece of cinematography.

[@plymouthduster225]

He's the reason that Tombstone is my favorite movie about Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Wish he would have won an Oscar for his role as Doc Holliday.

[@rosiepena8848]

I loved that agreed to cameo in psych' final episode after hundreds of mentions throughout the show! Love you Val!!!

[@valkilmer4735]

Hello great fan, i wanna thank you all for your love,support and well wishes during my recovery from the tracheotomy I had months back. Am glad to tell you that i feel much better than i sound. I do appreciate your understanding towards me and for the great love i have received from you the fan thank you so much. Where are you watching from?

[@nelleo2507]

The Saint

[@kingsnake23]

God, please give Val his voice back. 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@paynepittman4321]

I like how it says "Do you agree with our picks?" at the end

[@vladimirart758]

Very good actor… very sad!

[@Kaff231]

Val will always be my Huckleberry😉

[@melanie.l6282]

Gorgeous Val I love all his movies Such a great actor accused to be difficult bc a perfectionist There is a rumor on youtube that he has just passed away I hope it,s only gossip I wish him a full recovery and I send him all my blessings😍😊🥰🤗

[@peepers46]

Actually very sad. I like Val Kilmer.

[@Detman101]

Wow...I had no idea!! Poor guy...

[@SirToaster9330]

top ten Vampire movies 1. Bram Stroker's Dracula 2. Dracula Untold

[@profit66]

Umm.. Lost Boys?

[@SirToaster9330]

@@profit66 that too

[@alisamadoo4024]

30 Days of Night? I loved that and I’m not a vampire movie fan.

[@goodolbronco]

Poor guy I sure love his movies maybe one day he will get his voice back

[@NickCC23]

With Real Genius and Top Secret Kilmer started out as a great comedic actor.