Val Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed her father’s death on April 1, following a battle with pneumonia. The late actor had a long career in Hollywood but also suffered setbacks with his heath. In 2014, physicians diagnosed him with throat cancer, and he underwent lengthy treatment. Following a tracheotomy, Val lost his voice. He wrote in his 2020 book, I’m Your Huckleberry: A Memoir,
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“When I speak now, I sound like Marlon Brando after a couple of bottles of tequila,” he shared. “It isn’t a frog in my throat—more like a buffalo. Speaking, once my joy and lifeblood, has become an hourly struggle. The instrument over which I had complete mastery is now out of my control.”
Val Kilmer rarely posted on social media, but a final Instagram post in February highlighted his struggle to speak.
Val Kilmer Smiled In His Final Instagram Video
In one of his final posts, Val Kilmer sat with friend David Choe, and the pair joked as he put on a Batman mask. His voice sounded strained, but Val was in good spirits.
On March 22, Val shared original artwork with the caption, “It’s got that late-night glow. Cool tones with a low burn, like when the camp fire cools down but you’re still wide awake. 12″ x 20″ plexi-glazed, signed, and ready to hang. ValKilmer.com”
Fans took to his Instagram to share condolences.
“You will always be my Huckleberry. Rest in Peace, Val,” a fan wrote.
Another shared a memory, “This broke my heart…I will never forget when you gifted me that Batman autographed painting you gave me back in 2017 when I was a student at Long Beach City College. Thank you, Mr. Kilmer. May you rest with Jesus now.”
This fan shared love with Val Kilmer’s family on his final social media post, “So sad val kilmer. Thank you for your art and movies you are the best. My condoleance to your kids Mercedes and Jack. You live in those 2 . Thank you val.”
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