Overview

• Val Kilmer, renowned for his transformative performances in films like 'Top Gun,' 'Tombstone,' and 'The Doors,' died on April 1, 2025, at age 65 due to pneumonia.
• Kilmer had battled throat cancer since 2014, undergoing a tracheostomy that impacted his voice but continued to act, with his final role in 'Top Gun: Maverick' (2022).
• Tributes poured in from Hollywood figures, including Tom Cruise, who honored him with a moment of silence at CinemaCon, and Cher, who remembered him as a brave and talented friend.
• His life and health struggles were documented in the critically acclaimed 2021 documentary 'Val,' which provided an intimate look at his career and personal journey.
• Kilmer is survived by his two children, Mercedes and Jack Kilmer, who were by his side during his final moments in Los Angeles.