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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Shahana Yasmin

Val Kilmer dies aged 65

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  • Actor Val Kilmer, known for his roles in Batman Forever and Top Gun, has died at the age of 65.
  • His daughter confirmed the cause of death as pneumonia.
  • Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 but recovered, she added.
  • A 2021 documentary, Val, chronicled his life, career, and health struggles.
  • Kilmer's career peaked in the 1990s before declining due to clashes with colleagues and a string of unsuccessful films.
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