Val Kilmer Death: 'Top Gun' & 'Batman' Star Dies, Daughter Reveals Cause!

Val Kilmer Death: Renowned Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, known for his iconic roles in Batman Forever and Top Gun, has passed away at the age of 65. The actor breathed his last on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed the sad news, sending shockwaves through the film industry.

Cause of Death

Mercedes Kilmer revealed that pneumonia was the cause of her father’s death. She also mentioned that Val Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, from which he later recovered.

A Legendary Career

Born in Los Angeles in 1959, Val Kilmer was among the youngest students ever admitted to the prestigious Juilliard School’s drama program at the age of 17. He began his career as a stage actor and gained prominence in the 1980s with comedy films like Top Secret! and Real Genius. However, it was his role as Iceman in the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun that made him a household name.

In 1988, Kilmer played the lead in Ron Howard and George Lucas’s fantasy epic Willow, where he met his future wife, co-star Joanne Whalley. The couple had two children before divorcing in 1996.

Oliver Stone cast him as Jim Morrison in the biopic The Doors, and Kilmer later portrayed Elvis Presley in True Romance and Doc Holliday in Tombstone. His performance in Tombstone led to the biggest role of his career—playing Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman Forever.

Despite receiving mixed reviews, Batman Forever was a box-office hit, catapulting Kilmer to superstardom and making him one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors.

His passing marks the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances that will continue to inspire generations of movie lovers.

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