Tom Cruise Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Val Kilmer.

Tom Cruise Pays a Heartfelt Tribute to His Late Co-Star Val Kilmer, Remembering Their Time Together on the Sets of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, and Expressing His Deep Admiration for Kilmer’s Work and Contributions to the Film Industry.

Tom Cruise recently honored the memory of his late co-star Val Kilmer, who passed away at the age of 65. Cruise and Kilmer starred together in the iconic 1986 film ‘Top Gun’ and reunited for the 2022 sequel ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.

In a speech at CinemaCon 2025, Cruise expressed his admiration for Kilmer’s work and remembered their time together on set.

He praised Kilmer’s dedication to his craft and the impact he had on the film industry. Cruise concluded his tribute by wishing Kilmer well on his next journey.