Val Kilmer, Hollywood Icon, Dies at 65

Val Kilmer, the celebrated actor known for his roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever,' passed away at 65 due to pneumonia, as confirmed by his daughter, Mercedes. After a series of high-profile romances including with Cher and Daryl Hannah, Kilmer spent the last two decades of his life single, expressing feelings of loneliness in his memoir, 'I’m Your Huckleberry.' He candidly shared that he had not had a girlfriend in 20 years, stating, 'The truth is I am lonely part of every day.' Kilmer's marriage to actress Joanne Whalley ended in 1996, and he often reflected on the heartache of their divorce and his struggles with parenting. Cher, who had a significant relationship with Kilmer, expressed her sorrow over his passing, recalling him as both a friend and a source of heartbreak. Despite his fame, Kilmer's later years were marked by a deep sense of solitude and a longing for connection, underscoring the complexities of his personal life.