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Val Kilmer did not simply appear on screen. He arrived, fully present, unguarded, and willing to give more than was comfortable. His absence will be felt not only in film history, but in the quieter understanding that true artistry demands courage—especially when the spotlight fades.
He leaves behind a body of work that continues to speak, long after his own voice was taken from him, and a legacy defined not by perfection, but by fearless commitment to the art he loved.