Val Kilmer He passed away at the age of 65.
Top Gun The actor reportedly died of pneumonia in Los Angeles. New York Times The person who spoke to Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes KilmerTuesday, April 1st.
Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and was introduced to his life in a July 2021 documentary. Valwhich showed he needed a breathing tube.
The actor was best known for his performance in 1986 Top Gun Side by Tom CruiseIn addition to the depiction Jim Morrison 1991 door Batman in 1995 Batman is forever.
Kilmer was survived by 33-year-old Mercedes and his son Jack (29). He shares with his ex-wife Joanne Holy.
The star was published in his cancer diagnosis in 2017 after previously denying that he was ill. It was also revealed that by 2016, Kilmer had not been able to control cancer, a year after Kilmer was diagnosed. However, the tracheotomy surgery he underwent permanent damage to his vocal cords.
in ValKilmer, a documentary narrated primarily by his son, discussed his feeding tubes in detail. “You can’t speak without filling this hole [in my throat]He explained, “You have to choose to breathe and eat.”

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Warner Bros. Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty ImagesKilmer added, “It’s a very existing obstacle with the people who are looking at me.” “I behaved strangely to some. I have no denying this and have no regrets, so I am blessed because I found a part of myself that I never knew existed.”
Actor raised in the San Fernando Valley Hollywood Reportergained fame for his role Top Gun As Tom “Iceman” Kazansky. Other praised roles included his turn as a villain in 1995 heat1997 Conman saint 2003 porn stars and drug addicts Wonderland.
Most recently he reunited with Cruz, 62. Top Gun Sequel, Top Gun: Maverickappears in the emotionally recharged cameo that Cruise argued during his appearance. Jimmy Jimel Live! February 2023. “I’ve known Val for decades. To get him back and play the character… he quickly became that character. “I was crying….I got emotional. He’s such a great actor and I love his work.”
In his 2020 memoir, I’m your HuckleberryKilmer mentions revisiting Iceman’s role in the sequel and reveals that he asked him to take part in the project. “As the temptation sang, ‘I’m not too proud to beg'” I not only contacted the producer, but I forget the fact that 30 years have passed.
Kilmer also detailed his supportive role as Cruise returns to the big screen. “The producers went for it. Cruise asked for it. Cruise wouldn’t have been cool, and the next thing that I learned I’m back.