· in his 2020 memoir, kilmer said had “been healed of cancer for over four years,” with no recurrences. · in the wake of val kilmer ’ s death on april 1 at age 65, there have been touching tributes from costars and career retrospectives sure to inspire new viewings of his most memorable roles, from. Los angeles (ap) — val kilmer , the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite iceman in “top gun,” donned a voluminous cape as batman in “batman forever” and portrayed jim morrison in “the doors,” has died. Kilmer died from pneumonia. · val kilmer , the charismatic and enigmatic actor best known as iceman in “top gun” and for leading man roles ranging from batman to the doors rocker jim morrison, has died. · kilmer died tuesday night in los angeles, surrounded by family and friends, his daughter, mercedes kilmer , said in an email to the associated press. And, as of his september 2021 people cover story, he was still cancer-free. · kilmer s death was confirmed by his daughter mercedes, who said he died april 1 in los angeles surrounded by family and friends, according to the associated press. · val kilmer , a homegrown hollywood actor who tasted leading-man stardom as jim morrison and batman, but whose protean gifts and elusive personality also made him a high-profile supporting.
