Overview
- Val Kilmer passed away on April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles due to pneumonia, as confirmed by his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer.
- The actor overcame throat cancer in 2020 but faced lasting health challenges, including a tracheotomy and loss of voice.
- Kilmer's career included iconic performances in films such as 'Top Gun,' 'The Doors,' 'Batman Forever,' and 'Heat,' cementing his legacy in Hollywood.
- His final film role in 'Top Gun: Maverick' (2022) poignantly reflected his real-life health struggles, with his voice recreated using artificial intelligence.
- Hollywood figures, including Cher, Francis Ford Coppola, and Michael Mann, have paid tribute to Kilmer, highlighting his talent, versatility, and resilience.