Cher Pays Tribute To Her ‘Funny’ Former Lover, Val Kilmer

The demise of acclaimed “Prime Gun” actor Val Kilmer has sparked tributes, together with from singer Cher, who had a deep bond with him.

They dated from 1982 to 1984 and remained shut regardless of their cut up. Kilmer praised Cher’s unwavering assist, particularly throughout his sickness.

In his memoir, Val Kilmer highlighted her loyalty, writing that after Cher enters your coronary heart, “she by no means leaves.”

Kilmer handed away at 65, after battling pneumonia in Los Angeles on Tuesday, abandoning a legacy that touched many.

His passing precipitated an outpouring of tributes from followers and mates alike, together with singer Cher.

The 2 have been concerned in a romantic relationship that drew consideration in Hollywood because of their 13-year age hole.

Regardless of her being “head over heels in love” with Kilmer, Cher, 78 revealed final November that he was the one who ended their relationship.

On Wednesday, the legendary singer took to social media to honor her late ex-partner’s reminiscence, writing: “VALUS, I’ll miss you. U Have been humorous, loopy, ache within the a-s, GREAT FRIEND, youngsters [love] U. BRILLIANT as Mark Twain, BRAVE right here throughout ur illness.”

Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed his passing in a heartfelt assertion on Wednesday morning.

Cher beforehand mirrored on her romance with Kilmer whereas selling her e-book, “Cher: The Memoir,” on “The Howard Stern Present” final November.

Through the interview, Stern requested if males “anticipate fabulous intercourse since you’re Cher?”

With out hesitation, the “Darkish Girl” singer replied, “Sure, they usually get it.” When he pressed additional, asking how she knew, she quipped, “You would inform by the response.”

Stern then requested, “Who would ever depart you?” to which Cher playfully responded, “Few males, few males.” Nonetheless, she went on to disclose, “I used to be head over heels in love with Val Kilmer, and he left.”

When requested why, the actress defined, “As a result of typically you are solely meant to stick with somebody so lengthy.” She added that Val was “actually younger” on the time.

Though their romantic relationship ended, their deep friendship endured. Cher remained a steadfast supporter of Kilmer, particularly throughout his battle with throat most cancers.

In his memoir, Kilmer mirrored on Cher’s assist throughout certainly one of his most difficult instances, recalling how she “stepped in and stepped up” when he was hospitalized.

“Even in my grave situation, I noticed her scanning the paramedic, who was Gregory Peck drop-dead good-looking. Solely in Hollywood, proper?” he wrote, per the Daily Mail.

“Even supposing I used to be coated in blood, I caught her eye and bounced my brows like Groucho Marx—hubba hubba,” he recalled. “Cher was bashful to be busted however then could not assist laughing out loud on the audacity.”

“Right here we have been, joking about magnificence and need, whereas I seemed like a stunt man from Tarantino’s ‘Reservoir Canine,’ and, sure, whereas my life gave the impression to be in mortal hazard, we laughed out loud earlier than they completed with my vitals and shut me up with an oxygen masks,” he shared.

Following his hospital keep, Cher welcomed him into her Malibu visitor home, providing him a spot to get better.

“As soon as Cher works her approach inside your head and coronary heart, she by no means leaves,” Kilmer wrote. “For her true mates, her steadfast love and loyalty by no means die.”

Cher has spoken fondly of her romance with Kilmer, recalling the extreme chemistry they shared.

In a 2018 interview, she admitted, “After we kissed, I assumed my head would shoot proper off my physique.”

In 2021, she offered extra perception into how their relationship started, revealing they first met at her birthday celebration.

“I met him at a birthday celebration my pal was having for me. She stated, ‘I invited this man and I believe both you or my pal who’s an editor will like him,”‘ Cher recalled.

Their connection began as a friendship constructed on shared humor.

“We turned mates as a result of we laughed on the similar issues consistently. He would sleep over and it was only a friendship [at first],” Cher famous, including, “That took a very long time. Properly, I assume not likely a very long time.”

The singer additionally acknowledged that their 13-year age hole “was an even bigger deal again then.”

Followers have since taken to social media to pay tribute to Kilmer after his passing.

On a submit on the actor’s Instagram web page, an individual wrote, “So unhappy Val Kilmer. Thanks to your artwork and flicks you’re the greatest. My condoleance to your youngsters Mercedes and Jack. You reside in these 2 . Thanks Val.”

One other commented, “You have been a tremendous actor with roles that can stay on without end. Relaxation in Peace.”

A 3rd individual famous, “Heartbroken to listen to the information of your passing. You have been one of many good ones. A iconic gifted man and you’ll be missed tremendously.”

Another individual stated, “Will miss you Val. Thanks for making our childhoods and cinema typically so particular. Relaxation in peace .”