Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, famed for his roles in Batman Forever and Top Gun, has tragically passed away at the age of 65. His family confirmed his death on Tuesday, revealing that he had been battling pneumonia.
Previously, Val was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014. After his diagnosis, he underwent various treatments including radiotherapy and chemotherapy, as well as a tracheostomy to aid his breathing.
In 2021, the star of The Doors shared his emotional journey with cancer in a documentary, having since become cancer-free. Despite being given the all-clear, the treatment left Val with a permanently damaged voice.
He revealed the difficult choice he faced between eating and breathing. "You have to make the choice to breathe or to eat," he shared in his Amazon Prime documentary, Val.
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