Overview

• Val Kilmer died on April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles due to pneumonia, as confirmed by his daughter Mercedes Kilmer.
• The actor was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, undergoing treatments that affected his voice but later recovering and returning to the screen.
• Kilmer’s career included iconic roles in 'Top Gun,' 'Batman Forever,' and 'The Doors,' where he portrayed Jim Morrison with critical acclaim.
• He made a poignant return to acting in 2022's 'Top Gun: Maverick,' reprising his role as Iceman with the help of AI technology to recreate his voice.
• Kilmer is survived by his two children, Mercedes and Jack, and is remembered for his artistic brilliance, intensity, and resilience in the face of personal and health challenges.