Val Kilmer, known for his iconic roles in 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever,' passed away at the age of 65 due to pneumonia. His daughter Mercedes confirmed the news. Kilmer was first diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, a battle that altered his health significantly, leading to a tracheostomy that permanently damaged his voice. Despite these challenges, he managed to reprise his role as Iceman in 'Top Gun: Maverick' with the help of AI technology to recreate his voice. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer highlighted Tom Cruise's insistence on Kilmer's return for the sequel.
Kilmer was known for iconic roles in films such as "Top Gun" and "The Doors," and he passed away from pneumonia at age 65.
His daughter confirmed that pneumonia was the cause of Val Kilmer's death, which followed his battle with throat cancer diagnosed in 2014.
To reprise his role as Iceman in 2022's "Top Gun: Maverick," Kilmer collaborated with a tech company to recreate his damaged voice using AI.
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer noted Tom Cruise's commitment to bringing Kilmer back to "Top Gun: Maverick," emphasizing his belief that Kilmer was essential for the film.
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