Director of film "Conspiracy" calls recently deceased Val Kilmer the most despicable person he ever knew

Val Kilmer's former collaborator, the director of "Conspiracy," has made harsh criticism against the actor who died last March at age 65. According to People magazine, the director called Kilmer the most despicable person he had ever met.

American actor Val Kilmer, who passed away last March at age 65, did not leave everyone with only warm memories. The director of the film "Conspiracy" has made an unusually harsh assessment of his former collaborator to People magazine, calling him the most despicable person he had ever known in his life.

Such public critical statements directed at the deceased are rare in Hollywood circles, though not unheard of. Val Kilmer was known both for his extraordinary acting performances and his difficult personality — several collaborators have spoken over the years of tense relationships with him on film sets.

Kilmer left behind a significant legacy through films such as "Top Gun," "Batman Forever," and "Tombstone." Despite personal conflicts, many colleagues acknowledged his talent as an actor. The director's statement to People magazine has once again raised the question of how appropriate it is to publicly criticize people who can no longer defend themselves.