Overview

• Val Kilmer’s death on April 1, 2025, has been officially attributed to pneumonia, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Health.
• Underlying conditions listed on the death certificate include acute and chronic respiratory failure and squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue base.
• The actor, known for iconic roles in 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors,' had faced significant health challenges since his throat cancer diagnosis in 2014.
• Kilmer’s health deteriorated in his final years, with reports indicating he was bedridden for months before his passing.
• Public tributes from Hollywood figures, including Tom Cruise and Francis Ford Coppola, have celebrated Kilmer’s enduring legacy in film.