Val Kilmer shared his final Instagram post just days before his passing.
The 65-year-old actor passed away on April 1 after battling multiple health issues over the past decade. His daughter, Mercedes, told The New York Times that pneumonia was the cause of his death.
Fans may recall that the Top Gun and Batman Forever star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014. During his treatment, Kilmer underwent chemotherapy and a tracheotomy, which resulted in permanent damage to his vocal cords.
The actor, who first appeared on screen in 1984’s Top Secret, opened up about his illness and recovery in his 2020 memoir, I’m Your Huckleberry, as well as in the Amazon Prime documentary Val.
“I obviously am sounding much worse than I feel,” Kilmer explained in the documentary. “I can’t speak without plugging this hole (in his throat). You have to make the choice to breathe or to eat.
“It’s an obstacle that is very present with whoever sees me.”
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Val Kilmer’s final film appearance was in Top Gun: Maverick, released in 2022, where he reprised his legendary role as Iceman.
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