Hollywood star Val Kilmer – famed for iconic roles in Top Gun, Batman and The Doors – has died at 65 after a long health battle.
His daughter Mercedes Kilmer, whom he shared with ex-wife Joanne Whalley, revealed he passed from pneumonia in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
The screen icon was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and underwent surgery, including a tracheotomy which significantly impacted his ability to speak. He was later declared cancer free.
Kilmer was known for his role as Iceman in the 1986 hit movie Top Gun and as Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1995 Batman Forever. Despite his permanently damaged voice, he made a brief return to the screen in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick.
He also famously played musician Jim Morrison in the 1991 film The Doors.
Aside from Mercedes, 33, he is also survived by son Jack Kilmer, 29. Kilmer was married to their mother Joanne from 1988 until 1996.
Follow MailOnline’s live coverage as tributes pour in to the Top Gun star.
American writer Richard Roeper: Kilmer was an ‘incredible presence’
Josh Gad: ‘You truly were an icon’
In a post on Instagram, actor Josh Gad paid tribute to action star Val Kilmer.
He said: ‘RIP Val Kilmer. Thank you for defining so many of the movies of my childhood. You truly were an icon.’
Josh Brolin: Kilmer was a ‘brave, uber-creative firecracker’
Actor Josh Brolin called Kilmer a ‘smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker’.
Alongside a picture of the two, he wrote on Instagram: ‘See ya, pal. I’m going to miss you. You were a smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker. There’s not a lot left of those.
‘I hope to see you up there in the heavens when I eventually get there. Until then, amazing memories, lovely thoughts.’
Kilmer pictured with his ex-wife Joanna Whalley in 1990
News of Kilmer’s death has shocked fans and Hollywood.
His daughter Mercedes Kilmer, whom he shared with ex-wife Joanne Whalley, revealed he passed from pneumonia in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Aside from Mercedes, 33, he is also survived by son Jack Kilmer, 29. Kilmer was married to their mother Joanne from 1988 until 1996.
Val Kilmer died aged 65
Good morning and welcome to MailOnline’s coverage after Top Gun star Val Kilmer died aged 65.
His daughter Mercedes Kilmer revealed that he passed away from pneumonia in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Kilmer was known for his role as Iceman in the 1986 hit movie Top Gun and as Batman/Bruce Wayne in the 1995 Batman Forever. Despite his permanently damaged voice, he made a brief return to the screen in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick.
He also famously played musician Jim Morrison in the 1991 film The Doors.
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Val Kilmer updates: Tributes pour in as Top Gun star dies aged 65 after years-long battle with cancer
