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Fox News
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Val Kilmer's official cause of death revealed
Val Kilmer died of pneumonia, Fox News Digital has learned. The Los Angeles County Department of Health released the actor's death certificate Thursday. Secondary causes included acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, chronic respiratory failure and squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue. Contributing factors included malnutrition and a tracheocutaneous fistula. Kilmer's daughter confirmed the "Top Gun" star died April 1 after battling pneumonia. He was 65. "Thank you for honoring our extraordinary father's memory," his family shared in a statement provided to Fox News Digital at the time. "We are so proud of him and honored to see his legacy celebrated." Kilmer had previous health issues and battled throat cancer in 2015. Kilmer most recently appeared in "Top Gun: Maverick" in 2022 to reprise his infamous role as Lt. Tom "Iceman" Kazansky. Although he could portray his character, he still had difficulty due to damage from a tracheostomy. Kilmer required the use of a breathing tube. After his death, Kilmer was honored by "Top Gun" co-star Tom Cruise during a promotional event for "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning." "I'd like to honor a dear friend of mine, Val Kilmer, for a moment," Cruise said at CinemaCon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "I can't tell you how much I admired his work. "If we just all take a moment to remember the wonderful time we had with him — let's just take a moment. I wish you well on your next journey." Kilmer was born and raised in Los Angeles and attended Juilliard School in New York City. He made his film debut in the 1984 comedy "Top Secret!" His breakthrough role, though, was playing Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's 1991 rock docudrama, "The Doors." He then portrayed Doc Holliday in "Tombstone," and Elvis Presley's spirit in "True Romance," before taking on the role of the caped crusader in "Batman Forever." Kilmer was also known for roles in "Heat," "The Saint," "The Salton Sea," "Alexander," "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and "Conspiracy."
Fox News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Val Kilmer's family breaks silence on star's death, pays tribute to 'extraordinary' actor
Val Kilmer's family has broken its silence on the death of the late "Top Gun" actor. Kilmer died Tuesday of pneumonia, according to The Associated Press. He was 65. "Thank you for honoring our extraordinary father's memory," his family shared in a statement provided to Fox News Digital Thursday. "We are so proud of him and honored to see his legacy celebrated. "At this time, we would like to grieve privately, but we will reach out to you when and if this changes." Earlier in the day, his "Top Gun" co-star, Tom Cruise, honored Kilmer's legacy while promoting the upcoming "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning." "Thank you for honoring our extraordinary father's memory. We are so proud of him and honored to see his legacy celebrated." "I'd like to honor a dear friend of mine, Val Kilmer, for a moment," Cruise said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "I can't tell you how much I admired his work." Cruise said he was grateful to work with Kilmer again in the 2022 film "Top Gun: Maverick" before asking for a moment of silence. Kilmer portrayed Tom "Iceman" Kazansky in the original "Top Gun." "If we just all take a moment to remember the wonderful time we had with him — let's just take a moment," he said. "I wish you well on your next journey." Although Kilmer appeared in the 2022 film, he still had difficulty due to damage from a tracheostomy. Kilmer required the use of a breathing tube. "I can't speak without plugging this hole [in his throat]. You have to make the choice to breathe or to eat," he told People Magazine in 2021. "It's an obstacle that is very present with whoever sees me." Kilmer was born and raised in Los Angeles and attended Juilliard School in New York City. He made his film debut in the 1984 comedy, "Top Secret!" His breakthrough role, though, was playing Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's 1991 rock docudrama, "The Doors." Kilmer then portrayed Doc Holliday in "Tombstone" and Elvis Presley's spirit in "True Romance," before taking on the role of a caped crusader in "Batman Forever." Kilmer is survived by his two children, Mercedes and Jack.
USA Today
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Val Kilmer tributes poured in after the actor's death
Val Kilmer tributes poured in after the actor's death Words of support poured in on Wednesday after news of the passing of long-time actor Val Kilmer. The Top Gun actor died of pneumonia on April 1 per his daughter, Mercedes. Kilmer's career began in 1984 with a role in Top Secret!, and he went on to star in several iconic roles ranging from Batman to Doc Holliday. Unsurprisingly, his friends, colleagues and co-stars took to social media to share their stories of love and respect for Kilmer. Everyone from his former Heat director Michael Mann to co-stars to film studios wanted to express their condolences on social media when the news dropped on Wednesday. Remembering Val Kilmer, whose indelible cinematic mark spanned genres and generations. RIP Iceman. — Top Gun (@TopGunMovie) April 2, 2025 A long time ago, I was auditioning for the movie 'The Doors' It was kind of a cattle call. They paired together potential Jims with potential Pamela's. And they were running behind so we were spilling out of the casting office, sitting on the porch, the lawn, and the driveway.… — Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) April 2, 2025 RIP Val Kilmer. If it wasn't for our chance encounter at the Source in 1985, I may never have been cast in FULL METAL JACKET. Thanks, Val. 🙏☮️ — Matthew Modine (@MatthewModine) April 2, 2025 Val Kilmer should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor for "Tombstone" and for "Heat." He was a brilliant presence in some of the most enduring films of his generation. Rest well. Thank you for the incredible work. — Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) April 2, 2025 The tributes will continue to pour in.
USA Today
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
8 of Val Kilmer's iconic movie roles as the world mourns the actor
8 of Val Kilmer's iconic movie roles as the world mourns the actor News broke early Wednesday morning that the iconic actor Val Kilmer passed at age 65. The Top Gun and Heat star died of pneumonia, according to his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, eventually needing to get surgery on his trachea that impacted his ability to speak. Kilmer's film career started with a role in 1984's Top Secret!, but his big break came in 1986 with his legendary portrayal of Tom "Iceman" Kazansky in Top Gun. Kilmer was known for his charisma on screen, portraying a variety of incredible roles over the course of his career. His last time on screen saw him reunited with Tom Cruise as the pair reprised their roles from Top Gun in the long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. Let's take a look back at some of Kilmer's most iconic roles. Top Gun Maverick (2022) - Tom "Iceman" Kazansky Heat (1995) - Chris Shiherlis Batman Forever (1995) - Bruce Wayne/Batman Tombstone (1993) - Doc Holliday The Doors (1991) - Jim Morrison Top Gun (1986) - Tom "Iceman" Kazansky The Saint (1997) - Simon Templar The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) - Col. John Henry Patterson Tributes have been pouring in from all over, and rightfully so.
New York Times
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Val Kilmer: A Life in Pictures
Val Kilmer, an actor known for his work in 'Top Gun,' 'The Doors' and 'Batman Forever,' died on Tuesday at the age of 65. Here are some snapshots from his life and career. Credit... Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch, Via AP Cher and Kilmer in 1984, the same year he made his feature debut in the slapstick Cold War spy movie 'Top Secret!' in 1988, the year he appeared in the children's fantasy film 'Willow.' in a series of black-and-white photos in 1986. Credit... Paramount Pictures Kilmer starred opposite Tom Cruise in 'Top Gun' in 1986. Credit... Michael Tighe/Donaldson Collection, via Getty Images Kilmer, posing in 1994, starred as the profligate gunslinger Doc Holliday in 'Tombstone' the year before. Credit... Warner Bros./Sunset Boulevard and Corbis, via Getty Images In 1995, Kilmer took on 'Batman Forever,' in which he battled Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) and the Riddler (Jim Carrey). Nicole Kidman played Dr. Chase Meridian. Credit... Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc, via Getty Images Kilmer, Carrey and Kidman at a Las Vegas convention in 1995. Credit... Carolco/Getty Images Kilmer being apprehended by the police in a scene from the 1991 film 'The Doors.' Credit... MichaelKilmer posing for one of his earliest movies, 'Real Genius' (1985). Credit... Fairchild Archive/Penske Media, via Getty Images Sean Penn and Kilmer at a book party in Venice, Calif., in 1995. Credit... Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc, via Getty Images Kilmer in 1997, the year he starred in 'The Saint,' a thriller about a debonair, resourceful thief playing cat-and-mouse with the Russian mob. Credit... M. Caulfield/WireImage, via Getty Images Kilmer worked with Robert Downey Jr. and Shane Black on 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' in 2005. Credit... Donato Sardella/WireImage, via Getty Images Kilmer in 2006. He was one of the youngest students ever admitted to the acting program at Juilliard.
