Val Kilmer death latest: Jim Carrey, Nicolas Cage and Cher lead tributes to star
Hollywood actor, known for his intense performances and iconic roles, dies of pneumonia
www.independent.co.ukI don’t have live access to the latest news right now. Here’s what’s generally known about Val Kilmer in recent years, with the caveat that you may want to verify with a current news source.
- Val Kilmer has publicly discussed his battle with throat cancer, including periods of remission and later updates suggesting disease progression. This has been covered by major outlets in the past few years.[5][8]
- Reports from 2024–2025 covered health updates and tributes from colleagues after his health became a focal point in the media, including conversations around continuing to work and participate in projects in a limited capacity.[1][8]
- In early 2025, entertainment outlets and regional press carried coverage about his status and public reactions to his health and career, with several pieces noting ongoing health challenges.[7][8]
If you’d like, I can pull current, up-to-the-minute sources and summarize the latest headlines, deaths, or major updates about Val Kilmer with citations.