02.04.2025 08:51
Val Kilmer, a veteran Hollywood actor who had been battling throat cancer since 2014, passed away at the age of 65. The news of the actor's death was announced by his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, and the cause of death was reported as complications related to pneumonia.
Val Kilmer, known for his roles in successful productions such as Heat, Top Gun, The Saint, and Batman Forever, passed away at the age of 65. Kilmer, who had been battling health issues for many years, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and underwent a series of surgical procedures, including a tracheostomy. This process significantly affected the actor's ability to speak.
The news of the famous actor's death was announced by his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, in a statement to the New York Times. According to the statement, the cause of Kilmer's death was complications related to pneumonia.
A CAREER THAT LEFT A MARK ON HOLLYWOOD
Val Kilmer, who began his career on the theater stage, became one of Hollywood's brightest stars from the mid-1980s onwards. The actor gained significant recognition for his role as Iceman in the film Top Gun (1986) and became ingrained in a generation's memory by portraying Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1995 film Batman Forever.
One of the performances that left a mark in cinema history was his portrayal of Jim Morrison in the 1991 film The Doors. His resemblance to the legendary rock star and his successful acting brought him to the peak of his career.