Val Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and died of a pneumonia in April 2025. Here's everything he's shared about his health journey.

What disease did Val Kilmer have? Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, Mercedes revealed to the outlets and later recovered, though his public battle with the disease

Actor Val Kilmer, 65, died of pneumonia this week, his daughter confirmed. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses common causes and risks of the respiratory virus.

Val Kilmer was more than just a Hollywood legend — he was also a cancer survivor. The “Batman Forever” star battled throat cancer years before he died at 65 from pneumonia on Tuesday.

The Hollywood star’s children have thanked friends, family and fans for “honoring our extraordinary father’s memory.”

Val Kilmer, the actor known for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Heat," died from pneumonia Tuesday night in Los Angeles after an intense 11-year battle with throat cancer that left him using a voice box.

Val Kilmer, the actor known for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Heat," died from pneumonia Tuesday night in Los Angeles after struggling with throat cancer for years that permanently altered his voice.

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.

Val Kilmer, who died at the age of 65, battled throat cancer for the last 10 years of his life — here’s everything he said