Batman Forever, Willow and Heat helped turn Val Kilmer into a beloved film presence and one of the leading men of his generation.
She starred on the cult-beloved TV series as Buffy's younger sister Dawn, and was also featured on Gossip Girl and the movie EuroTrip.
The prolific writer also worked on Xena, Hercules, Mission: Impossible, and others.
io9 pays tribute to departed creative who left a mark on genre entertainment.
Across his nearly 40-year career, you could see or hear Todd in Star Trek, Call of Duty, Final Destination, and much more.
