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Hollywood star Val Kilmer passed away overnight (Tuesday to Wednesday) at his Los Angeles home, at the age of 65, according to a report in The New York Times<\/em>. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, stated that the cause of death was complications from pneumonia. Kilmer had previously battled throat cancer but had recovered.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest film stars of the \u201980s and \u201990s<\/strong>
\nKilmer was considered one of the leading film actors of the 1980s and 1990s, known for a series of iconic roles. He famously played \u201cIceman\u201d alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun<\/em>, a role he reprised in the 2021 sequel Top Gun: Maverick<\/em>. Among his other standout performances were Jim Morrison in The Doors<\/em>, Doc Holliday in Tombstone<\/em>, and Batman in the 1995 film Batman Forever<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“I wish my laugh didn\u2019t sound like a pirate”<\/strong>
\nIn 2014, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer, a disease that had a major impact on both his life and career. Following several surgeries, his vocal cords were damaged, making it difficult for him to speak. In a 2020 interview, he shared: \u201cI feel a lot better than I sound\u2026 I wish I had my voice and that my laugh didn\u2019t sound like a pirate.\u201d<\/p>\n

A documentary about his life, titled Val<\/em>, was released in 2022 and received critical acclaim for its honest and intimate portrayal of one of the most celebrated actors of his generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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