Tom Cruise publicly remembered his old friend Anthony Edwards from "Top Gun" and led the audience in a "moment of silence" to pay tribute.
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Tom Cruise paid tribute to his friend Tony Scott at the CinemCon event, expressing his admiration for Scott's work. Tony Scott passed away from pneumonia at the age of 65, and the two collaborated multiple times in "Top Gun." Tom recalled various moments with Tony and invited the audience to observe a minute of silence in his honor.
Tom Cruise attended the CinemCon event to mourn his late friend Val Kilmer.
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer passed away at the age of 65 due to pneumonia. While promoting "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning," Tom Cruise led the audience in honoring his deceased friend. On stage, he mentioned: "I want to pay tribute to my friend Val Kilmer. I can't express in words my admiration for his work, and I feel deeply grateful and honored that he was involved in 'Top Gun' and returned to film the sequel."
He praised Val Kilmer's love for film and dedication, emotionally saying: "Wish you all the best on your next journey." After that, he invited the audience to observe a moment of silence for Val Kilmer.
Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer met while collaborating on "Top Gun" in 1986, where they played rival pilots who ultimately became friends. The film was a tremendous box office success, grossing $350 million worldwide, making both actors hot stars. Nearly forty years later, they reunited in 2022's "Top Gun: Maverick," where Val Kilmer reprised his role as Iceman, marking his final appearance on screen.
After the release of "Top Gun: Maverick," Tom Cruise recalled the filming process with Val Kilmer, stating that he had to hold back tears when facing emotional challenges. He mentioned: "It was truly very touching; I've known Val Kilmer for decades. When he stepped back into this character, he showcased remarkable acting skills, allowing everyone to see the charm of ‘Iceman’ once again."