Val Kilmer, the star known for his iconic roles in films such as Batman Forever, The Doors, and Top Gun, tragically passed away at 65 due to pneumonia on Tuesday. The beloved actor, who also shone in Michael Mann's Heat with legends Al Pacino and Robert De Niro,

Val Kilmer, best known for movies such as 1986's Top Gun and 1995’s Batman Forever, died of pneumonia at age 65 on Tuesday, April 1. In 2015, the actor was diagnosed with throat cancer, and he later recovered.

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On April 1 beloved Top Gun actor Val Kilmer passed away at the age of 65, his daughter, Mercedes, confirmed to the New York Times. Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and underwent a tracheotomy,

After news of Val Kilmer's death, Variety looks back at his career in photos, from "Top Gun" to "Batman Forever" and more.

Val Kilmer poses at his home in Santa Fe, N.M., in 1994. Editorial Fellow Fellow actors, industry figures, fans, and family are mourning the death of. Kilmer died from pneumonia at age 65 on April 1,

Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65 after coming down with pneumonia. The death of the Top Gun star, who previously battled throat cancer, was confirmed by his daughter, Mercedes (he's also has a son named Jack).

Beloved actor Val Kilmer died from pneumonia on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was 65 and had recently overcome a longstanding battle with throat cancer, which was not believed to have played a part in his death.