Val Kilmer’s family hot tub tragedy haunted actor and inspired Hollywood role
Val Kilmer’s family suffered an awful tragedy involving a hot tub many years ago which left the Top Gun actor scarred, which he later used to influence one of his on-screen characters22:28, 02 Apr 2025Val: Amazon release trailer for documentaryVal Kilmer was haunted by a tragic hot tub incident.The actor, who sadly died on 1 April 2025, is best remembered for his iconic roles in films like Top Gun and Batman Forever. Before he shot to stardom, he was marked by a family tragedy that haunted him for years and later influenced one of his acting roles.Article continues belowTragically, the film star died at the age of 65 from pneumonia at his Los Angeles residence on Tuesday, April 1, as confirmed by his daughter.In 1977, Kilmer’s family was struck by a devastating event when his younger brother Wesley, who suffered from epilepsy, tragically drowned in a hot tub at the tender age of 15 reports the Mirror US.This heartbreaking incident deeply affected Kilmer and served as a catalyst for his compelling performance in the 2002 film The Salton Sea, which tells the story of a man grappling with guilt after failing to prevent his wife’s murder.Val’s family tragedy haunted the actor for many years(Image: More