Val Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer over a decade ago, but it wasn't his cause of death
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Val Kilmer passed away at 65, with pneumonia cited as the cause of death by his daughter. Kilmer had battled throat cancer for nearly a decade, undergoing a tracheotomy that impaired his ability to speak and elevated pneumonia risk. Although initially secretive about his diagnosis, the actor later shared his journey, including health complications and a permanent loss of voice due to the tracheotomy. He publicly declared being cancer-free in 2021, promoting his documentary 'Val' that chronicled his experiences and struggles with the disease.
Val Kilmer passed away at the age of 65 due to pneumonia. His history of throat cancer and resulting tracheotomy may have contributed to his health decline.
The late actor Val Kilmer lived a tumultuous life post-cancer diagnosis, bravely sharing his health struggles with the world through public discussions and a documentary.
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