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Val Kilmer‘s children are speaking out in a new statement following the late actor’s passing earlier this week. The actor was 65 years old and passed away on Tuesday (April 1) after battling pneumonia, his daughter Mercedes revealed later that night. Two days after his death, Mercedes and her brother Jack, who served as associate producers on the Prime Video documentary VAL, have shared a new statement, expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of love for their father. Keep reading to find out more… “Thank you for honoring our extraordinary father’s memory,” they shared with People. “We are so proud of him and honored to see his legacy celebrated,” the siblings continued. “At this time, we would like to grieve privately.” Several stars have paid tribute to Val Kilmer, including his Top Gun co-star Tom Cruise, who led a moment of silence for him at CinemaCon on Thursday (April 3). Our continued thoughts and condolences go out to the Kilmer family and more during this time.