Cher poignantly expressed her profound affection and admiration for her former lover and cherished friend, Val Kilmer, in a heartfelt tribute following his passing. On Wednesday, April 2nd, the 78-year-old iconic singer utilized X as a platform to mourn the loss of the legendary Top Gun star, who had succumbed to pneumonia the previous day at the age of 65.
The mastermind behind the chart-topping hit "Believe" penned these reflective words with a heavy heart: "VALUS. Your absence will leave a profound void that will be sorely felt." Cher further elaborated, "You were a whirlwind of laughter, wild and uncontainable, occasionally a challenge, but most importantly, an EXCEPTIONAL FRIEND—one whose presence lit up every room."Our children [adore] you," further praising Kilmer's "brilliance" in portraying Mark Twain in the 2014 film Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn and the 2016 one-man play Mark Twain: Citizen Twain.
Cher also emphasized Kilmer's "courage" amidst his "illness," a poignant nod to his battle and recovery from cancer.
Recalling their bond in 2021, Cher imparted rare insights into her relationship with Kilmer. She revealed that their paths crossed at a birthday bash in the 1980s. "Our friendship blossomed over shared laughter. He'd often stay over, and initially, it was purely platonic," Cher told People Magazine during that time.
Their mutual love and respect for each other's artistic endeavors deepened over time. "From being madly, passionately in love to bursting into uncontrollable laughter,we evolved into a profound respect for each other's talents," she confided to the outlet.
