Was Val Kilmer Restricted to Bed During Final Years? Source Reveals Actor’s Health Struggles Before Death at 65

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val_kilmer, the esteemed actor who tragically passed away at 65, spent his last years confined to bed due to difficulties stemming from cancer treatments, according to close family sources.

Despite conquering throat cancer, his health deteriorated progressively each day, ultimately yielding to various health issues, as confirmed by sources close to him to TMZ. This decline in health was unfortunately anticipated.

In his last week, his health took a critical turn, leading loved ones near and dear to gather around him in the hospital. As reported by the source, the actor from Batman Forever had been admitted earlier this year. His passing followed a prolonged struggle against pneumonia.

A representative for the actor who played Maverick in Top Gun, Mercedes Kilmer, announced his death to The New York Times. Despite not being seen publicly for some time, a video that he shared on social media recently, wearing a Batman mask, was said to have been filmed years ago, giving an incorrect impression of his appearance during the last months of his life.

In 2015, Kilmer received a diagnosis of throat cancer. Despite going into remission, the treatment left permanent damage on him. For several years, his health was delicate, and eventually, he started losing the power of speech.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but share some personal insights from Kilmer’s documentary, Val. In his own words, he candidly admitted, “I find it challenging to speak without filling this void in my throat.” It’s a daily struggle, as he put it, “A choice must be made between breathing and eating,” due to his feeding tube. He further emphasized the noticeable hurdle he faces every day, saying, “This obstacle is ever-present for anyone who sees me.

The funeral preparations are being handled by Val Kilmer‘s two children, as they celebrate his enduring impact – a career that spanned over several decades. Messages of tribute have been shared by friends and colleagues such as Michael Mann, Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola, Josh Gad, Cher, and other notable figures in Hollywood.

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2025-04-03 15:53