Val Kilmer’s final social media message before his death has sparked a wave of online tributes.
The actor, who died of pneumonia on Tuesday at the age of 65, was known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, Heat and The Doors.
Following news of his death, fans took to Kilmer’s Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, to pay their respects.
“It’s got that late-night glow. Cool tones with a low burn, like when the camp fire cools down but you’re still wide awake,” the California native captioned his last post. “12” x 20″ plexi-glazed, signed, and ready to hang. ValKilmer.com.”
Val Kilmer films “Kill Me Again” in a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 12, 1989. Val Kilmer films “Kill Me Again” in a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 12, 1989. Paul Harris/Getty Images
In the replies on Instagram, @joeroyyy wrote in a comment with 155 likes: “RIP 🙌 Grew up on Tombstone and Batman Forever.”
“Rest in peace dear one!!” @maranda.damselfly said. “I hope I see you in the realms one day ❤️ Truly a sad sad day.”
“RIP Val. Thanks for all the great times you brought us for so many years. Top Gun, Tombstone, and Heat are some of my favorite movies of all time. 🙏,” @crypto_div posted on X.
“Miss you legend! Thank you for the memories,” X user @HighEndGarrett shared. “Bringing smiles and joy to more than you know.”
According to Kilmer’s website, he was an artist in the truest sense of the word.
“My name is Val Kilmer. I’m an artist. I’ve lived a magical life. For more than half a century, I have been honing my art, no matter the medium. Be it literature, movies, poetry, painting, music, or tracking exotic and beautiful wildlife in the most remote African bush, to capture ephemeral moments with a camera, I yearn to express my creative spirit.”
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