Actor Josh Brolin and director Michael Mann are amongst these paying tribute to Val Kilmer, who died Tuesday at age 65. Here is a take a look at a number of the reactions.
“See ya, pal. I’m going to miss you. You were a smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker. There’s not a lot left of those. I hope to see you up there in the heavens when I eventually get there. Until then, amazing memories, lovely thoughts.” — Josh Brolin on Instagram.
“While working with Val on ‘Heat’ I always marvelled at the range, the brilliant variability within the powerful current of Val’s possessing and expressing character. After so many years of Val battling disease and maintaining his spirit, this is tremendously sad news.” — Michael Mann, in an announcement.
“RIP Val Kilmer. Thanks for outlining so most of the motion pictures of my childhood. You actually had been an icon.” — actor Josh Gad on Instagram.
“Rest in peace VAL KILMER. A brilliant actor and a good man.” — creator Don Winslow on X.
“RIP Val Kilmer. If it wasn’t for our chance encounter at the Source in 1985, I may never have been cast in FULL METAL JACKET. Thanks, Val.” — Actor Matthew Modine on X. The Supply was a Hollywood restaurant.