Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Mercedes Kilmer

‘This is what Val wanted’ — Val Kilmer’s AI movie return has his family’s blessing, but it feels deeply unsettling

First Line Films has shared its first look at the AI-generated Val Kilmer character for the movie As Deep As The Grave.

TechRadar

Val Kilmer digitally recreated using generative AI for new movie

Nearly a year after the Top Gun star’s death, Val Kilmer has been digitally recreated using generative AI for the forthcoming film As Deep as the Grave.

BANG Premier

AI replica of Val Kilmer will appear in a new movie – one year after his death

Actor’s daughter says the ‘story of discovery and enlightenment’ resonated with her father

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Val Kilmer's offical cause of death revealed as new details emerge

Val Kilmer's official cause of death has been revealed as pneumonia but other details have now emerged surrounding his sudden passing.

BANG Premier

Val Kilmer’s family speaks out for the first time after his death at age 65

The ‘Batman Forever’ actor died of pneumonia on April 1

The Independent UK

Tragic new details revealed about Val Kilmer’s final days before his death at 65

The Hollywood legend, known for his iconic roles, faced rapid health decline in his final days, surrounded by family and friends

Evening Standard

Val Kilmer ‘was in discussions to reprise his role as Batman before his death aged 65’

After it was revealed he had died aged 65, a source has said Val Kilmer was reportedly in discussions to reprise his role as Batman.

BANG Premier

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Jennifer Tilly pays heartfelt tribute to The Doors co-star Val Kilmer

Movie star Jennifer Tilly has taken to social media to pay tribute to Val Kilmer.

BANG Premier

Understanding Val Kilmer's cause of death: Did his cancer treatment increase his pneumonia risk?

Val Kilmer, the iconic actor known for his roles as Jim Morrison in The Doors and as Batman in Batman Forever, passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 65. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed that the cause of death was pneumonia.

The Times of India

Val Kilmer Dead at 65: Cause of Death Revealed After Years of Health Struggles

While Hollywood and fans mourn the death of Val Kilmer, his family revealed the cause of his death and more details about his health struggles.

Latin Times

Quick Facts About Val Kilmer: Cause Of Death, Cancer Battle, Dating History, Net Worth And More

Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever', dies at 65 from pneumonia—his legacy spans Hollywood fame, a £7.9m fortune, a cancer battle, and a controversial assault allegation.

International Business Times UK

Val Kilmer’s final role brought Tom Cruise to tears as AI restored his lost voice

Kilmer made an appearance in 2021’s Top Gun: Maverick alongside Cruise, who insisted he return for a cameo at the time amid his cancer battle

Evening Standard

Val Kilmer recalled iconic Batman role in heartbreaking final post weeks before death

Val Kilmer posted a video of himself trying on a Batman mask in a nod to his superhero character in the 1995 movie Batman Forever

Evening Standard

Val Kilmer’s cause of death revealed by daughter of Top Gun star

Hollywood star died after years of health struggles

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Al Jazeera

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman Forever, dies at 65

The actor described himself in a documentary on his career as being ‘blessed’ and having ‘no regrets’.

International Business Times

'Top Gun' And Batman Star Val Kilmer Dies Aged 65: New York Times

Prolific American actor Val Kilmer, who was propelled to fame with "Top Gun" and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morrison, has died at age 65, the New York Times reported Tuesday.

Euronews

'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever' star Val Kilmer dies aged 65

The versatile actor who played fan favourite Iceman in "Top Gun" died Tuesday night in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends.

BANG Premier

Val Kilmer dead at 65

Val Kilmer has died from pneumonia at the age of 65.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bored Panda

“RIP Iceman”: Legendary Hollywood Actor Val Kilmer Passes Away At 65

Val Kilmer worked “harder than most actors” and had a “childlike playfulness,” according to those who closely knew him. The post “RIP Iceman”: Legendary Hollywood Actor Val Kilmer Passes Away At 65 first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Times of India

Val Kilmer dies at 65: Top Gun team honours actor; FINAL scene as Iceman with Tom Cruise makes fans emotional - WATCH

Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in "Top Gun," donned a voluminous cape as Batman in "Batman Forever" and portrayed Jim Morrison in "The Doors," has died. He was 65.

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer death latest: Jim Carrey, Nicolas Cage and Cher lead tributes to Top Gun and Batman Forever star

Hollywood actor, known for his intense performances and iconic roles, dies of pneumonia

The Independent UK

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer has died at age 65

Evening Standard

Val Kilmer dead at 65: Tributes pour in for Hollywood star of Top Gun and Batman Forever as daughter reveals cause of death

Tributes pour in for Val Kilmer following the death of the actor who was once one of Hollywood’s most prominent leading men

Pedestrian.tv

Val Kilmer, Star Of Batman & Top Gun, Dies Aged 65

Hollywood legend and Batman Forever (1995) star Val Kilmer has died aged 65. The actor is known for starring in a variety of iconic movies, including Top Gun, The Doors, Top Secret! and many more. According to The New York Times, the beloved leading actor passed away on Tuesday in…

Daily Mirror

Val Kilmer's daughter Mercedes admits she's never seen dad's classic movie Top Gun

Actress Mercedes Kilmer says the movie classic Top Gun in which her dad made his name as 'Iceman' isn't her cup of tea and she has never even watched it

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.