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Actor Val Kilmer Dies at 65 After Pneumonia Complications

Celebrated for iconic roles in 'Top Gun,' 'Batman Forever,' and 'The Doors,' Kilmer's passing follows years of health struggles tied to throat cancer.

L’acteur américain Val Kilmer, révélé dans Top Gun, est mort à l'âge de 65 ans
Val Kilmer (ici en 2012) est décédé lundi 1er avril à l’âge de 65 ans, emporté par une pneumonie.
Depuis plusieurs années, il était diminué par un cancer de la gorge.
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Overview

  • Val Kilmer passed away on April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles at the age of 65, as confirmed by his daughter Mercedes Kilmer.
  • The cause of death was pneumonia, following a prolonged battle with throat cancer that began in 2014 and left lasting health challenges despite his recovery in 2020.
  • Kilmer's career included iconic performances such as Iceman in 'Top Gun,' Jim Morrison in 'The Doors,' and Batman in 'Batman Forever,' earning him critical and popular acclaim.
  • His final film appearance was in 2022's 'Top Gun: Maverick,' where his real-life health struggles were incorporated into the storyline, showcasing his resilience and adaptability as an artist.
  • The 2021 documentary 'Val' offered a deeply personal reflection on his life, career, and battle with cancer, drawing from decades of personal footage he had filmed.