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he world of cinema and entertainment is reacting to the sad passing of actor , who died at the age of 65 in Los Angeles. Whilst fans of his work will be sad about the news, nobody will be feeling the news more than his two children, . It was Mercedes who announced the death of her father.
only married once and that was to , the mother of . They divorced in 1996 but he maintained the relationship with his children. Throughout a career spanning decades, captivated audiences with his versatility, moving seamlessly from action films to historical dramas and even comedy.
His breakout role as Iceman in "Top Gun" (1986) catapulted him to stardom, and his portrayal of in "The Doors" (1991) cemented his place among Hollywood's elite. 's career also included standout performances in "Heat" (1995), "Tombstone" (1993), and "The Saint" (1997). He became one of the highest-paid actors of the 1990s, commanding impressive salaries for his work in major blockbusters.
However, his reputation for being difficult to work with and personal financial struggles, including a costly divorce, significantly impacted his fortune. Val Kilmer's children "I am just madly, wildly entertained by them," told People about his children in 2020. "My only gripe is that I never see them enough, so I never get enough of the wild entertainment that everyone else gets, but they're really, really, entertaining.
" In 2012, told Vanity Fair that he "did not just turn down 5 really great directors but 10 really great directors just because I was trying to be responsible to my family or my marriage. "I just didn't pay attention to business. I can't be a responsible parent and only be there three or four months a year.
" spoke to People about her dad's battle with throat cancer and the positives that came from it. "We all spend so much time together. Even just getting to meet all my dad's friends from before I was born - there are so many beautiful things that happen when you need help from people," she said.
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