'Batman,' 'Top Gun' star na si Val Kilmer, pumanaw na ayon sa kanyang anak

- Hollywood actor Val Kilmer has passed away on Tuesday, April 1 at the age of 65

- His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed the unfortunate news, according to The New York Times

- Mercedes likewise revealed the cause of death of the late actor

- Val was known for portraying Batman in "Batman Forever" and Iceman in "Top Gun"

American actor Val Kilmer has passed away on Tuesday, April 1 in Los Angeles, California. He was 65 years old.

According to a report by The New York Times, the heartbreaking news was confirmed by his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer.

Mercedes said her dad succumbed to pneumonia. She further shared that the actor was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and later recovered.

Val was best known for portraying Batman, whose secret identity is Bruce Wayne, in the 1995 blockbuster film "Batman Forever."

He also portrayed rock star Jim Morisson, The Doors’ frontman, in the 1991 biopic “The Doors.” Val’s other movies include  “Top Secret,” “True Romance,” “The Saint,” and “The Snowman.”

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He likewise starred with Tom Cruise in the first “Top Gun” film released in 1986. They reunited in the 2022 sequel “Top Gun: Maverick,” which was Val’s last film appearance before his passing.

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Aside from Val Kilmer, there are other foreign personalities who passed away recently.

American actor and 1960s heartthrob Richard Chamberlain has passed away. He was 90 years old. He died on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Hawaii of complications following a stroke, his publicist Harlan Boll confirmed in a statement. The late three-time Golden Globe winner would have turned 91 on Monday, March 31.

Chamberlain first rose to prominence after playing a handsome young physician in the TV medical drama, “Dr. Kildare.” The series ran from 1961-1966. In 1963, Chamberlain won a Golden Globe for best male TV star for his performance as Dr. Kildare. His other TV and movie appearances included "The Drew Carey Show," "Nip/Tuck," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry," "Brothers & Sisters" and "We are the Hartmans." Chamberlain is survived by his longtime partner, Martin Rabbett.

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American actress Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away at the age of 39. She was found dead in her New York City apartment on February 26. Her public relations team released a statement confirming the actress’ demise. As per New York Post, the actress underwent a liver transplant within the last year, but her body may have rejected the organ, according to sources, who believed the actress died of natural causes.

The late actress was known for her roles in the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl." She got her start in Hollywood when she was three years old in commercials. Her television debut was in the 1994 Nickelodeon series "The Adventures of Pete & Pete."

Source: KAMI.com.gh