Overview

• Val Kilmer, celebrated for roles in 'Top Gun,' 'The Doors,' and 'Tombstone,' died at age 65 from pneumonia on April 1, 2025.
• Kilmer had battled throat cancer since 2014, undergoing a tracheostomy that permanently impaired his voice but continued to work in the arts.
• He made his final screen appearance in 2022's 'Top Gun: Maverick,' where his voice was digitally altered due to his health condition.
• Tributes from Hollywood figures, including Cher, Michael Mann, and Francis Ford Coppola, highlight his talent, humor, and resilience.
• Kilmer's children, Mercedes and Jack, are now planning his funeral while reflecting on his legacy of creativity and perseverance.