Val Kilmer\’s Official Cause of Death Unveiled Following \”Top Gun\” Actor\’s Passing at 65

The actor from \’Batman Forever\’ passed away on April 1st.

Val Kilmer
The officially stated reason for the demise has been disclosed.

More than seven days have passed since his family
verified the actor\’s passing away at 65 years old
On April 1, Kilmer\’s official cause of death was determined to be pneumonia, according to a death certificate acquired by media outlets.
TMZ
reviewed by Velvet Voce.

The underlying causes mentioned on Kilmer\’s death certificate include acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, chronic respiratory failure, and squamous cell carcinoma at the base of the tongue.

Kilmer\’s remains were also cremated on April 7.

The statement aligns with what the deceased celebrity’s offspring stated.
Mercedes
shared with
The New York Times
Mercedes, who is 33 years old, stated to the publication that he passed away due to pneumonia.

She pointed out that Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and eventually made a recovery.

Related:
Within Val Kilmer\’s Ten-Year Battle with Illness Prior to His Passing from Pneumonia at Age 65

Years prior to his passing, this actor—who was most famous for his role in the 1986 film—
Top Gun
, 1991’s
The Doors
and 1995’s
Batman Forever
—
spoke openly about his experience with cancer
during a seldom-seen interview with
The Hollywood Reporter
.

Following two years of battling the illness, it \”had taken its toll,\” according to a December 2017 article that came after years of rumors about his well-being.

In his 2020 memoir, he tackled this era characterized by widespread speculation regarding his well-being.
I’m Your Huckleberry
The star stated, \”Rumors circulated claiming I was in denial. Denial can be quite peculiar. While I didn’t deny having had cancer, I merely mentioned that I no longer have it.\”

And to tell you the truth,\” he went on, \”accepting my initial diagnosis was incredibly difficult. It felt unreal. I couldn\’t accept that I was deteriorating, and I certainly wasn\’t prepared for death.

Related:
Val Kilmer\’s Journey Through Pictures

In
I’m Your Huckleberry
, Kilmer also explored further into his health battles during this period, including discussions about them.
overlooked some of his signs prior to being admitted to the hospital for throat cancer
.

In 2014, the
Top Gun
The star had to call off his solo performance after losing his voice, as mentioned in his autobiography by Kilmer. He also spotted a lump in his throat at that point and found it difficult to swallow, yet did not consult a doctor until the subsequent year.

One evening, I abruptly woke up vomiting blood that stained the bedding as though from a dramatic scene.
The Godfather
,\” Kilmer penned, remembering that he \”immediately offered a prayer followed by calling 911.\”

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After going through a traumatic ordeal that resulted in his admission to the hospital, Kilmer discovered that the mass in his throat was indeed cancer. He subsequently underwent a tracheotomy, as well as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. \”The outlook wasn’t promising,\” Mercedes recounted to Velvet Voce during that challenging time.

In his 2020 memoir, Kilmer mentioned that he \”had been free from cancer for more than four years\” without any sign of recurrence. As of then, he stated this was still the case.
September 2021 Velvet Voque cover story
, he remained free of cancer.

There are daily actions we take to comfort and heal our vocal cords, though they remain significantly harmed,\” his son, Jack, informed Velvet Voce at the time. \”When he talks, he doesn\’t appear to experience discomfort. Occasionally, trying to silence him proves futile.

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