Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' Actor, Dead at 65
Val Kilmer, the Hollywood actor known for his leading roles in Top Gun and as Batman in Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever, passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 65, The New York Times reports.
According to his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, the cause of his death was pneumonia. She also mentioned that Mr. Kilmer had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 but had since recovered.
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Kilmer gained notice in comedy films such as notably in Top Secret! (1984) and Real Genius (1986). Kilmer would go on to earn acclaim for his portrayal of Jim Morrison in The Doors, as well roles in the 1993 western Tombstone and Michael Mann's 1995 crime drama Heat. To many audiences, Kilmer is perhaps known for portraying Iceman, Tom Crusie's rival in the 1986 drama film Top Gun. Kilmer would go on to reprise his role of Iceman in the 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick.
Kilmer is survived by his two children, Jack and Mercedes.
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