Val Kilmer's family speaks out for the first time after his death at age 65
Val Kilmer's family have issued their first statement since his death.
, Mercedes Kilmer, on April 1.
In a statement sent to People on Thursday, Kilmer's family said: 'Thank you for honoring our extraordinary father's memory. We are so proud of him and honored to see his legacy celebrated.'
They continued: 'At this time, we would like to grieve privately.'
Kilmer, best known for playing Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever and for starring roles in The Doors, Top Gun and Heat, had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014. According to his 33-year-old daughter, he recovered from it before his death, but a tracheotomy left him without his voice.
Citing family sources, TMZ reported that the entertainer's health was worse than had been publicly revealed and his condition had kept him confined to his bed for years.
Additionally, TMZ 's sources said his cancer treatment left him 'frail' with limited energy.
His condition also reportedly declined in the last week and came after he was hospitalized earlier this year.
The Independent has contacted his representatives for comment.
The last time Kilmer made a public appearance was with Mercedes at Avalon Hollywood for the annual Thespians Go Hollywood Gala in November 2019.
The Tombstone star welcomed Mercedes with his ex-wife Joanne Whalley, with whom he was married from 1988 to 1996. Kilmer and Whalley also welcomed a 29-year-old son, Jack Kilmer, during their marriage.
Variety film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning — asked the audience to join him in a moment of silence for Kilmer.
Cruise said: 'I'd like to honor a dear friend of mine, Val Kilmer. I can't tell you how much I admire his work, how grateful and honored I was when he joined Top Gun and came back later for Top Gun: Maverick.
'I think it would be really nice if we could have a moment together because he loved movies and he gave a lot to all of us. Just kind of think about all the wonderful times that we had with him,' he finished.
After the moment of silence wrapped, Cruise added: 'I wish you well on the next journey.'
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