Kurt Russell shared a sentimental story about his friendship with Val Kilmer following their collaboration on 'Tombstone.' After filming wrapped, the two actors exchanged gifts as a sign of appreciation. Russell gifted Kilmer a burial plot in Boothill Graveyard, while unbeknownst to him, Kilmer had gifted Russell an acre of land overlooking the cemetery. Russell noted the symbolic nature of their gifts, reflecting the contrasting themes between their characters, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, during their iconic western film. Kilmer, who passed away at the age of 65, left behind a lasting legacy in Hollywood.
When you're working with people, you'd get them... sometimes at the end of the show, you get them trade gifts. This is a mandatory gesture.
What Val had gotten me was an acre of land overlooking Boothill. Doc Holliday was all about death, but Wyatt's all about life.
If you're asking me if it was great working with Val Kilmer... the answer is absolutely.
I entitled this tome 'I'm Your Huckleberry' for many reasons. I like the unintentional echo of Huckleberry Finn, which is my favorite novel.
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