Val Kilmer Dies at 65, Leaving a Legacy of Iconic Performances

The actor, known for roles in 'Top Gun,' 'Tombstone,' and 'Batman Forever,' passed away from pneumonia after years of health struggles following his battle with throat cancer.

• Val Kilmer's death on April 1, 2025, was confirmed by his daughter Mercedes, who stated the cause was pneumonia.
• Kilmer's final film role was in 'Top Gun: Maverick' (2022), where he reprised his iconic role as Iceman, delivering a poignant performance despite his health challenges.
• The actor had been battling lasting health complications from throat cancer treatment, including a tracheostomy that impaired his voice and left him vulnerable to respiratory illnesses.
• Tributes from Hollywood figures, including Tom Cruise, Michael Mann, and Cher, praised Kilmer's talent, resilience, and impact on the film industry.
• Kilmer's life and career were chronicled in the 2021 documentary 'Val,' which offered an intimate look at his artistry, struggles, and legacy.

82 Articles

EL PAÍS FandomWire Variety People People Business Insider FandomWire Comicbook.com People SheKnows HuffPost Sky News Deadline Collider New York Post TMZ USA TODAY ARTnews People New York Post New York Post Us Weekly Page Six TMZ CNN Entertainment Weekly IndieWire Collider People TheWrap Newsweek Fox News The Independent TheWrap Forbes Us Weekly The A.V. Club New York Post TMZ The Independent New York Post Us Weekly People New York Post Comicbook.com TMZ Salon Hindustan Times Australian Broadcasting Corporation The Bulwark FandomWire The Daily Beast FandomWire Rolling Stone Den of Geek Rolling Stone New York Post People SlashFilm Hindustan Times FandomWire Page Six Hindustan Times Us Weekly We Are The Mighty Deadline Hindustan Times GQ FandomWire The Guardian Fox News South China Morning Post Australian Broadcasting Corporation The Independent Hindustan Times NME The Independent New York Post USA TODAY People FandomWire