Val Kilmer: Last News

Life’s Too Short – watch below.Earlier today, it was confirmed that the Top Gun and Batman Forever star had died from pneumonia at the age of 65. He passed away on Tuesday (April 1), having been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, although he did later make a full recovery.The Hollywood star is also remembered for his distinctive portrayals of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s The Doors and Shane Black’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.One other memorable skit that Kilmer was involved in came in Merchant and Ricky Gervais’ sitcom Life’s Too Short, which revolved around the exploits of Warwick Davis’ character’s attempts to navigate his way through showbusiness.Despite a combative reputation, Val Kilmer was great fun to work with on Life’s Too Short, always willing to be playful and self-deprecating.

Oneohtrix Point Never – watch below.Earlier today, it was confirmed that the Top Gun and Batman Forever star had died from pneumonia at the age of 65. He passed away on Tuesday (April 1), having been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, although he did later make a full recovery.The Hollywood star is also fondly remembered for his distinctive portrayals of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s The Doors and a flamboyant detective Shane Black’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.One of his most esoteric appearances came toward the end of his career in the video for Oneohtrix Point Never’s ‘Animals’ in 2016.

Val Kilmer sadly passed away just before an event where he was set to walk the red carpet at the 2025 Beverly Hills Film Festival.

throat cancer years before he died at 65 from pneumonia on Tuesday.Kilmer received his initial diagnosis in 2014 but was cancer-free by 2021. However, Kilmer’s treatment, which included chemotherapy, radiation and two tracheotomies, permanently affected his health.The movie star opened up about his health battle over the years, including in his 2021 documentary “Val.”Here’s everything Kilmer said about his throat cancer battle.It was first reported by TMZ in January 2015 that Kilmer was taken to the hospital after he began bleeding from his throat and was diagnosed with a throat tumor.

Celebrities are paying tribute to Val Kilmer.

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succumbed to pneumonia at age 65 on Tuesday, was in the spotlight for the last time at the annual Thespians Go Hollywood Gala at Avalon Hollywood on November 18, 2019.Kilmer was joined by his daughter Mercedes, 33, and they posed for pictures together on the red carpet.The “Batman Forever” star wore a black blazer with a yellow button-up shirt and a pair of burgundy jeans. He also rocked several colorful necklaces that were different sizes.Mercedes, meanwhile, had on a black dress and gold open-toed heels.

died at 65 from pneumonia following a decade-long health battle.The actor was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and subsequently underwent chemotherapy, radiation and two tracheotomies that permanently affected his ability to speak and breathe naturally. While Kilmer was eventually declared cancer-free, he spoke publicly about the lasting effects of the illness and its treatments on his health.

Nicolas Cage has described his Bad Lieutenant co-star Val Kilmer as a “genius actor” in a written tribute following news of his death at age 65. 

Tragic news broke just hours ago that Val Kilmer had passed away at the age of 65.

Tributes to Val Kilmer have continued to flood in hours after his death as it emerged he once woke up in a "pool of his own blood" during a heartbreaking health battle.The actor, famed for appearing in Batman Forever, Top Gun and The Saint, died from pneumonia earlier on Tuesday at the age of 65. He also shone in The Doors and shared the screen with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in Michael Mann's Heat in 1995. Although he beat throat cancer after being diagnosed in 2014, a trachea surgery resulted in the loss of his voice, having a devastating impact on his illustrious film career.

Val Kilmer's passing at 65, just three years after his last film appearance, has left fans, friends, and Hollywood co-stars devastated. His family announced that he died on Tuesday after a bout of pneumonia.This followed a long battle with throat cancer, which began with his diagnosis in 2014. Although he eventually received the 'all clear', Val's cancer treatment left his voice irreparably damaged.

died from pneumonia on Tuesday at the age of 65, Cruise, 62, opened up about the “emotional” reunion they had on the set of the 2022 “Top Gun” sequel.“I just want to say that was pretty emotional. I’ve known Val for decades,” Cruise said on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in Feb. 2023.“For him to come back and play that character… he’s such a powerful actor that he instantly became that character again.

Ellise Shafer Val Kilmer, who died on Tuesday at the age of 65 after battling throat cancer, became one of the biggest stars of the ’80s and ’90s with a diverse array of films, ranging from action thrillers to biopics and comedies.After scoring his first movie role in the 1984 action comedy “Top Secret,” Kilmer broke through with his performance in the sci-fi comedy “Real Genius” (1985) before soaring into the mainstream alongside Tom Cruise in 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun.” He then starred in Ron Howard’s fantasy “Willow” (1988) before receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s 1991 “The Doors” biopic.The ’90s brought a steady stream of hits for Kilmer, who became one of the best-paid actors of the decade. He took on the Western genre alongside Kurt Russell in “Tombstone” (1993), starred in crime dramas including Michael Mann’s classic “Heat” (1995) and became a superhero the same year with Joel Schumacher’s “Batman Forever.” In 1998, he voiced Moses in the animated musical “The Prince of Egypt,” and reunited with Oliver Stone for 2004’s “Alexander.” His career slowed down after he was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, and eventually lost most of his ability to speak, but in 2022 he returned to the big screen in “Top Gun: Maverick” for an emotional scene with Cruise.Take a look at Kilmer’s career in photos below.

Val Kilmer, the Hollywood star known for his iconic roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, was one of the highest-paid actors in the 90s. However, before he found fame, a family tragedy struck that would haunt him for years to come and later inspire one of his acting roles. Sadly, Kilmer passed away at the age of 65 from pneumonia at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday, April 1, as confirmed by his daughter.

Good Morning Britain was halted on Wednesday (April 2) as the hosts paid an emotional tribute to Val Kilmer after the announcement of his tragic death. Val's daughter Mercedes confirmed to US media that the iconic Top Gun and Batman actor had died on Tuesday evening due to pneumonia at the age of 65. She also mentioned that her father had battled throat cancer in 2014 but had made a recovery.

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, famed for his roles in Batman Forever and Top Gun, has tragically passed away at the age of 65. His family confirmed his death on Tuesday, revealing that he had been battling pneumonia. Previously, Val was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014.

died from pneumonia at age 65 in Los Angeles Tuesday.Michael Mann, who directed Kilmer in the 1995 crime thriller “Heat,” told the Hollywood Reporter how impressed he was with the actor.“While working with Val on ‘Heat’ I always marvelled at the range, the brilliant variability within the powerful current of Val’s possessing and expressing character,” Mann said. “After so many years of Val battling disease and maintaining his spirit, this is tremendously sad news.”Oscar nominee Josh Brolin also paid heartfelt tribute on Instagram.“See ya, pal. I’m going to miss you,” he said.

his death at 65.Kilmer died after a battle with pneumonia on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles, his daughter Mercedes confirmed.In a video shared on his social media account, Kilmer could be seen sitting next to a painting he made of Batman — which served as one of his most successful roles in his decades-long career.In the clip, shared with his 645,000 followers on Instagram, the actor declares he is “ready” before grabbing a Batman mask and donning it for the last time.“It’s been a while,” he quipped as he got into character, before turning to the camera for a final look.Artist David Choe, who sat near the actor in the video, could be heard complimenting how “great” Kilmer looked in his mask.Kilmer was cast in Joel Schumacher’s 1995 hit “Batman Forever” after actor Michael Keaton had dropped out.A post shared by The Choe Show (@choe_show)The film went on to become a box office smash, grossing over $336 million.“Everything was different about this job than I’d experienced before. The size of the character and how strange it was that Michael Keaton had decided not to do it — I just said yes, without reading the script,” Kilmer told Entertainment Tonight in 1995.In his final social media post, shared just over a week ago on March 22, Kilmer unveiled one of his last artworks that he uploaded for purchase on his website.“It’s got that late-night glow.

never wanted to be in “Top Gun,” but had little say in the matter before he starred in the blockbuster that launched him to Hollywood stardom opposite Tom Cruise.The legendary actor, who died from pneumonia on Tuesday at the age of 65, reflected on the huge acting decision he faced in his mid-20s when presented with the movie script.“Believe it or not, I didn’t want to do ‘Top Gun’ at first,” Kilmer said in his 2021 documentary “Val.”The Julliard-trained actor had problems with both the story and the theme of the movie but was legally bound to the production.“I thought the script was silly, and I disliked warmongering in films. But I was under contract with the studio, so I didn’t really have a choice,” he added.Kilmer’s son, Jack, voiced his father during the documentary, as older Kilmer was left with speaking difficulties after several surgeries during his six-year-long throat cancer battle.The actor reflected on his character, Tom “Iceman” Kazansky and how he portrayed the naval pilot and main antagonist during the first film.Kilmer revealed the on-screen beef between Kazansky and Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell continued off-screen when he remained in character for interviews.“I would purposely play up the rivalry between Tom’s character and mine off screen as well,” Kilmer said.

GQ last year, adding gift-giving between co-stars was a “mandatory” gesture.He gifted his Kilmer a burial plot in Boothill Graveyard — the historic cemetery in Tombstone, Arizona, where some of the most famous figures of the Old West rest.However, unbeknownst to Russell, Kilmer had also gotten him a gift.“What Val had gotten me was an acre of land overlooking Boothill,” the actor said.Russell, 74, commented on the symbolic jest of both their gifts.“Doc Holliday was all about death, but Wyatt’s all about life,” he said. “I guess that pretty much says it all.”The “Escape from New York” star was straightforward when asked what it was like to have Kilmer as a co-star.“If you’re asking me if it was great working with Val Kilmer… the answer is absolutely,” Russell said.Kilmer, who titled his memoir “I’m Your Huckleberry” after the infamous line he delivered as Doc Holliday in “Tombstone,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles after he succumbed to pneumonia, his daughter confirmed.