Val Kilmer’s life was defined by brilliance, deep sorrow, and an unwavering commitment to his art. Growing up in a fractured household and later losing his younger brother, he pushed forward — first to Juilliard, and then to Hollywood — ultimately becoming one of the most recognizable figures in ’80s and ’90s film. He didn’t simply portray roles; he fully immersed himself in them, whether as the cold adversary in “Top Gun,” the tormented visionary in “The Doors,” or the iconic Doc Holliday in “Tombstone.”
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