Hollywood has lost an icon. Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman Forever, has passed away at 64 from pneumonia, his daughter Mercedes confirmed. A Battle With Illness Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, Kilmer’s health struggles affected his voice but never his spirit. His return as Iceman in Top Gun: Maverick (2022) was praised by Tom Cruise. A Storied Career From Broadway to Hollywood, Kilmer shined in Willow, The Doors, and Tombstone. He also pursued painting, poetry, and writing, including his memoir I’m Your Huckleberry. A Lasting Legacy The 2021 documentary Val offered an intimate look at his life. Off-screen, he cherished fatherhood with his children, Mercedes and Jack. Hollywood mourns a legend. His legacy lives on. Rest in peace, Val
