Val Kilmer was frail, bed-bound ‘for years’ before death, report says
- Val Kilmer, known for roles in *Top Gun* and *The Doors*, passed away on Wednesday due to pneumonia.
- Kilmer's death followed a battle with throat cancer initially diagnosed in 2014, which he later confirmed.
- His cancer treatment included radiation and a tracheostomy, which impacted his ability to speak.
- In 2021, Kilmer stated he was in remission and worked with AI to recreate his voice; he said, "I just didn't want to experience their fear."
- Despite health challenges, Kilmer reprised his role as Iceman in the 2022 *Top Gun* sequel, mirroring his real-life struggles with speech.
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Val Kilmer was frail, bed-bound ‘for years’ before death, report says
While Val Kilmer was supposedly expected to attend a local Beverly Hills film festival on Tuesday night, family sources said the actor had actually been in frail health for quite some time due to his treatment for throat cancer, to the extent that he hadn’t left his bed “in years.” On Wednesday, the world learned that the iconic star of “Top Gun” and “The Doors” had died of pneumonia at age 65. TMZ subsequently reported, citing family sources, t…
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