Val Kilmer, renowned for roles in “Top Gun,” “The Doors,” and “Batman Forever,” passed away at 65, as confirmed by his family to The New York Times. The cause of death was determined to be pneumonia, according to his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer. A Juilliard-educated actor, Kilmer achieved stardom as Iceman in “Top Gun” (1986), followed by his portrayal of Jim Morrison in “The Doors” (1991) and Batman in “Batman Forever” (1995). Despite a throat cancer diagnosis in 2014, he recovered and made a memorable cameo in “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022). His career, marked by a mix of highs and challenges, including on-set conflicts and box office setbacks, was the subject of the documentary “Val” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021, detailing his intense and variable career journey. This news is developing…

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