Actor Val Kilmer, best known for his roles in Batman Forever and The Doors, died in Los Angeles at 65, the New York Times reported late Tuesday.
How did Val Kilmer die?
The cause of death was pneumonia, the Times reported. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and later recovered.
When did Val Kilmer die?
Kilmer died on Tuesday, April 1, in Los Angeles.
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Val Kilmer movies
- Tombstone: The portrayal of Doc Holliday is widely acclaimed.
- Top Gun: Kilmer plays charismatic Lt. Tom ‘Iceman’ Kazansky.
- Heat: Plays the role of Chris Shiherlis
- The Doors: Portrayal of Jim Morrison.
- Batman Forever: Stars as Bruce Wayne/Batman.
Val Kilmer, Batman
Val Kilmer starred as Bruce Wayne/Batman in the 1995 film Batman Forever, directed by Joel Schumacher. The movie features Kilmer’s portrayal of the wealthy man who struggles with his dual identity while battling villains Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) and The Riddler (Jim Carrey).
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Val Kilmer, Iceman
Val Kilmer, known for his iconic role as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky in the 1986 film “Top Gun,” made a memorable appearance in the sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick.” Despite his health challenges, Kilmer’s performance was heartfelt and resonated with fans.
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Reuters contributed to this report.
