Hollywood Actor Val Kilmer dies at the age of 65, Here is Death Reason
Famous Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, who played memorable characters like Jim Morrison and Batman in his movie career, died at the age of 65 years in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 1. According to reports, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, although he later recovered from the disease. Val Kilmer death is a shocking moment for whole Hollywood and has left his fans in shock.
Val Kilmer Cause of Death
It is not quite clear about Val Kilmer Cause of death. Kilmer gave an interview to The Hollywood Reporter in 2017, where he said that cancer had an effect on his body. He had to undergo tracheostomy surgery during the treatment of this disease. Due to this, his voice changed forever and became hoarse. Despite this, he did not stop acting for his fans.
In one of his interviews, he said, “I used to get upset when I didn’t get things like Oscars and recognition. I want to win an Oscar more than anyone else… it’s about being loved.” This reflects the ups and downs of his career and his passion for acting.
Val Kilmer’s Early Life and Education
The actor’s full name was Val Edward Kilmer and was born on December 31, 1959, in Los Angeles. Kilmer grew up in the Chatsworth area of the city, in the neighborhood of famous actors Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. He studied in high school where famous actors Kevin Spacey and Mare Winningham were his classmates.
His father Eugene Kilmer was in the real estate business, while his mother Gladys Ekstedt was a housewife. Val’s childhood was quite turbulent after his parents got divorced. His younger brother Wesley died after drowning in a swimming pool in the year 1977. The death of his brother affected Val mentally for a long time.
Youngest Student to Join Acting School
Kilmer at just the age of 17 years, enrolled in New York’s prestigious Juilliard School. This made him one of the youngest students to join the acting program. During his school at Julliard, he and his classmates wrote and performed a play called “How It All Began,” which was based on the autobiography of West German urban guerrilla Michael Baumann. After graduating in 1981, he appeared in a professional staging of this play at the Public Theater.
Val Kilmer Hollywood Career Highlights
Val Kilmer made his Broadway debut in 1983 with John Byrne’s play “The Slab Boys.” It was the story of young laborers working in a Scottish carpet factory. Along with him, actors such as Sean Penn and Kevin Bacon also starred in the play.
In the year 1988, Val Kilmer played Hamlet at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Then he played a lead role in the Theater production of “‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore” opposite Jeanne Tripplehorn. The play was a dark Jacobean tragedy, in which Kilmer played the role of Giovanni.
Film debut and memorable roles
Finally, Val Kilmer made his film debut in 1984 in the comedy-spy film “Top Secret!”. He played the role of an American rock star who inadvertently gets caught in a conspiracy in East Germany. This film showcased his versatility and brilliant acting skills to the world. Then he started getting offers from big starrer Hollywood movies.
In 1986, Kilmer worked with Tom Cruise in the movie “Top Gun”, where he played the role of Iceman. This character of “Iceman” played by Val Kilmer became very popular among the audience. After this, he proved to be a promising actor in films like “The Doors” in 1991 and “Tombstone” in 1993.
In 1995, he played the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in “Batman Forever”. The film failed to attract the audience and could not meet expectations at the box office but Kilmer’s performance was appreciated.
In 1996, he starred in H.G. Wells’ novel based “The Island of Dr. Moreau”. Thereafter in 2003, he played porn star John Holmes in “Wonderland”, for which he received much deserved praise. The last film of Val Kilmer was “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022), in which he played a small but a very impressive role.
Val Kilmer’s personal life and family
Val Kilmer married English actress Joanne Whalley in 1988. He met her on the set of the film “Willow” (1988). The couple had two children—Mercedes (33) and Jack (29). However, their marriage could not last so long and they divorced in 1996.
In recent years of his life Kilmer was residing in a ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was also considering contesting for the post of Governor of New Mexico at one time.
Val Kilmer’s impact on the film industry and fans
There is no doubt about Val Kilmer’s acting abilities, He played many memorable roles in his career and created a special place for him in the hearts of the audience. He was also a sensitive person, who faced many ups and downs of his life but never lost hope.
Val Kilmer death has deeply shocked the Hollywood Industry and his fans. The fans will remember him for a long time through the characters played by him in the movies entertainment. Val Kilmer’s contribution to the cinema world will always be remembered.
