Beloved Hollywood Actor Passed Away At Age Of 65

Val Kilmer, iconic actor known for “Top Gun,” “The Doors,” and “Batman Forever,” died Tuesday at 65 from pneumonia after a long battle with throat cancer, his daughter Mercedes confirmed. Surrounded by loved ones, Kilmer’s death was first reported by The New York Times. Diagnosed in 2014, he underwent tracheotomies that affected his speech, a struggle he detailed in his 2020 memoir “I’m Your Huckleberry.

” Tributes from “Top Gun: Maverick” co-star Danny Ramirez and director Michael Mann praised his kindness and brilliance. Kilmer is survived by his two children with ex-wife Joanne Whalley.