Overview

• Val Kilmer died on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65 due to pneumonia, following years of health challenges stemming from a 2015 throat cancer diagnosis.
• His children, Mercedes, 33, and Jack, 29, shared a close relationship with their father, collaborating with him on projects like the 2020 film 'Paydirt' and the 2021 documentary 'Val.'
• Mercedes Kilmer was photographed in West Hollywood hugging her mother, Joanne Whalley, in the first public sighting of the family since Kilmer's passing.
• Hollywood figures continue to honor Kilmer’s career, highlighting his resilience and contributions to iconic films such as 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors.'
• Kilmer’s health struggles deepened his connection with his children, with Mercedes reflecting on the meaningful time they spent together in his later years.