Val Kilmer became emotional after hearing his AI voice for the first time
- Val Kilmer, who fought throat cancer, used AI technology from Sonantic to restore his voice for his role in Top Gun: Maverick, calling it an "incredibly special gift."
- Kilmer passed away on April 1, 2025, due to pneumonia, as announced by his daughter, surrounded by family.
- Tributes flooded in after Kilmer's death, with fellow actor Josh Gad calling him an icon and the official Top Gun X account honoring his lasting impact on film.
- In his final role, Iceman, a character mirroring Kilmer's own health struggles, tells Maverick, "It's time to let go," highlighting Kilmer's emotional delivery.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
Coverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left3Leaning Right3Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left, 43% Right
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
L 43%
14%
R 43%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage