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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.

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.

suited for living off the gridThe “Suits” alum, 53, who packed up and left the US with his family, says he loves the “anonymity” that comes with living in a secret location.“I didn’t want it to be a real big reaction,” Macht told People of the response his move received. “I wanted it to be boring.”The actor, who played high-powered NYC lawyer Harvey Specter in the hit legal drama, ditched the US with his wife, Australian actress Jacinda Barrett, and their two children Satine, 17, and Luca, 10.They decided to avoid disclosing their new location to the world despite an influx of questions from fans, friends and curious minds.“I am absolutely in love with my anonymity, and so when I’m working and I’ve got the suit on and someone wants to know something, I try my best to give a moment,” he told the outlet.

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.