During the filming of the 1993 Western classic Tombstone, Kurt Russell and the late Val Kilmer developed an

unforgettable behind-the-scenes relationship.

However, their enduring friendship, lasting long after the cameras stopped rolling, won hearts more than their

on-screen chemistry as Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.

In a recent interview, Kurt Russell talked candidly about one of the most surprising and significant

gifts he has ever received; in light of Kilmer’s loss, the gift has even greater significance.

A Trade of Meaningful Gifts

Russell clarified after the film’s completion that it was customary for actors to give and receive gifts at the conclusion of a movie, particularly when their participation was particularly noteworthy.

“When you’re working with people, you’d get them, sometimes at the end of the show, you get them trade gifts,” Russell said.