Val Kilmer Passes Away at 65

Val Kilmer had battled throat cancer since 2016, and passed after complications from pneumonia. He was 65.

Val Kilmer Passes Away at 65

Legendary actor Val Kilmer passed away yesterday. His daughter, Mercedes, told the New York Times that he died of pneumonia. He had been battling throat cancer since 2016. Over his career, he had many memorable roles in movies including ‘Tombstone,’ ‘True Romance,’ ‘Heat’ and ‘Batman Forever.’ He is best known for his role as Iceman in ‘Top Gun’ alongside Tom Cruise, and reprised his role in the 2022 sequel, ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’

Val is survived by his two adult children, Mercedes and Jack, who he had with his ex-wife, actress Joanne Whalley.

He was 65.