Val Kilmer Was Set to Make Public Look Hours Earlier than His Loss of life

Val Kilmer was planning an evening out earlier than destiny took maintain.

The Batman star, who died April 1 at age 65, was anticipated to make an look on the opening evening of the Beverly Hills Movie Competition on the night of his passing, based on occasion organizers.

“It was a shock to search out this out,” pageant founder and president Nino Simone stated in a press release obtained by E! Information April 2. “We had simply confirmed Val to attend the west coast premiere of American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective this previous weekend.”

Simone—who famous the actor was “thrilled” to come back out and assist good friend Michael Madsen—went on to say he discovered of Kilmer’s passing because the pageant’s PR group was anticipating his arrival on the pink carpet.

“The story and information of his dying had been reported actually on the similar precise time,” he continued. “Unbelievable, and so heartbreaking. Our hearts exit to his household.”