Val Kilmer's Official Cause of Death Confirmed as Pneumonia

The actor's death certificate reveals pneumonia as the immediate cause, with complications from throat cancer and other health issues contributing to his passing.

Val Kilmer's death certificate, released by the Los Angeles County Department of Health, confirms pneumonia as the immediate cause of death.
Underlying health conditions included acute and chronic respiratory failure and squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue.
Additional contributing factors were malnutrition and a tracheocutaneous fistula, a complication from a prior tracheostomy.
Kilmer passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65, and was cremated on April 7.
The actor, known for iconic roles in 'Top Gun,' 'The Doors,' and 'Batman Forever,' had battled throat cancer since 2014, which significantly impacted his health and career.