‘Batman’ Star Val Kilmer Passes Away — Details Revealed
He once wore the cape of a hero and stepped into the shoes of a rock icon. Now, after years away from the spotlight, the actor whose roles stirred generations has passed away.
Val Kilmer, the versatile actor known for his roles as Jim Morrison and Batman, has passed away. Kilmer died Tuesday, April 1, in Los Angeles at the age of 65.
According to his daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, the cause of his death was pneumonia. She noted that Kilmer had previously battled throat cancer, diagnosed in 2014, and had since recovered.
Kilmer was born on December 31, 1959, in Los Angeles. He grew up in the Chatsworth neighborhood, tucked into the city’s far northwest corner.
Kilmer rose to stardom in the 1990s, becoming a leading man with a range that extended beyond blockbuster roles. Among his most iconic appearances was as the caped crusader in “Batman Forever” (1995).
In the film, he faces off against villains Two-Face, played by Tommy Lee Jones, and the Riddler, portrayed by Jim Carrey. While the film achieved commercial success, neither Kilmer’s performance nor the movie itself were universally embraced as high points in the Batman legacy.
More details on his life, career, and legacy are expected to follow.