Recently, international media reported that actor Val Kilmer passed away on April 1 (local time). He was 65 years old. According to information from his daughter – Mercedes Kilmer, the cause of Val Kilmer’s death was pneumonia. The actor had been battling laryngeal cancer for a long time before passing away.
The last time Val Kilmer appeared in public was at the TwainMania Foundation event he founded in June 2019. In 2017, he first revealed his battle with nasopharyngeal cancer, undergoing many painful treatments and surgeries. Although he overcame the disease, his voice was severely affected, becoming hoarse.
Val Kilmer (full name Val Edward Kilmer) was born on December 31, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, USA. With his handsome appearance, romantic style and impressive acting talent, he was one of Hollywood’s top stars in the 1980s and 1990s. He made his mark through famous films such as Top Gun, The Doors, Heat, The Saint, Willow… The total box office revenue from the works he participated in reached more than 3.5 billion USD (according to Box Office Mojo).
In his personal life, Val Kilmer was married to actress Joanne Whalley and had two children. In addition to his film career, he was also a multi-talented artist, passionate about literature and theater. In 2020, he published his memoir I’m Your Huckleberry, and in 2021, the documentary Val was released, depicting his life and career.
Val Kilmer’s passing is a great loss to the world of cinema and his fans. Despite many ups and downs, his artistic legacy and outstanding roles will always be remembered as an indispensable part of Hollywood history.
