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Tom Cruise opens CinemaCon speech with moment of silence for Val Kilmer • Apr. 3, 2025, 4:53 PM ET (AP)
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65 • Apr. 2, 2025, 11:37 AM ET (AP)
From 'Top Gun' to 'Tombstone,' notable Val Kilmer films and where to watch them • Apr. 2, 2025, 11:35 AM ET (AP)

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