Val Kilmer 's final public appearance was made five years before his death alongside his daughter Mercedes. The Top Gun and Batman Forever actor died of pneumonia at age 65 on Tuesday, April 1. Mercedes, 33, confirmed her dad's passing to the New York Times.

Val Kilmer was confined to his bed in the final years of his life, according to a new report.

The "Tombstone" actor, who died Tuesday at 65, looked back at his personal ups and downs in "Val," which was culled from hundreds of hours of personal home footage. The documentary was narrated by his son, Jack, after Kilmer lost his natural voice following a yearslong battle with throat cancer that began in 2014.

Those are two contrasting takes under the circumstances. What we do know is that Kilmer died from pneumonia on Tuesday, his daughter, Mercedes, announced. She said he was surrounded by family and friends. It was also noted that he had recovered from throat cancer.

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65 following a battle with cancer. The Top Gun star's daughter Mercedes confirmed the news with a heartbreaking statement.

Celebrated actor Val Kilmer has died, leaving behind an enviable filmography and a visual art practice in which he confronted his celebrity.

Batman and Top Gun star Val Kilmer has passed away at the age of 65, just one week after making his last post on social media. His daughter has confirmed that he died due to pneumonia. His death comes after a battle with throat cancer, from which he had reportedly made a full recovery.

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During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in February 2023, Tom Cruise opened up about reuniting with Top Gun costar Val Kilmer to film what would be their last movie together. Cruise and Kilmer, who starred in the 1986 flick,