Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star, dead at 65
- Val Kilmer, known for his roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever,' has died at the age of 65 in Los Angeles, as confirmed by his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer.
- Kilmer passed away from pneumonia after a long battle with health issues, including a throat cancer diagnosis in 2014.
- He underwent major surgery for his throat cancer, which impacted his ability to speak, yet he appeared in 'Top Gun: Maverick' in 2022.
- Val Kilmer leaves behind two children, Mercedes and Jack Kilmer, and expressed the challenges he faced due to his health issues.
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Val Kilmer dead at 65
Val Kilmer, Hollywood star of Heat, Tombstone, The Doors and many blockbusters of the late 20th century, is dead at 65. His daughter Mercedes told The New York Times the cause was pneumonia. He was 65. He had been battling throat cancer for several years. — Read the rest The post Val Kilmer dead at 65 appeared first on Boing Boing.
Val Kilmer dies aged 65
Val Kilmer, the actor who brought a unique mix of intensity and cool charisma to some of the most iconic films of the ’80s and ’90s, has died at the age of 65. His daughter Mercedes confirmed he passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles from complications linked to pneumonia. Kilmer had long battled throat cancer, which had significantly impacted his health and career in recent years. Source
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Fellow actors, industry figures, fans, and family are mourning the death of Val Kilmer. Kilmer died from pneumonia at age 65 on April 1, according to his daughter Mercedes. The award-winning actor, who starred in 80s and 90s blockbusters Top Gun and Batman Forever and was also known for portraying musician Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s The Doors, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and recovered after two tracheotomies but severely damage…
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