Obituary of Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

Mr. Val Kilmer (born December 31st, 1959 as "Val Edward Kilmer") died unexpectedly on a peaceful country road trip on April 1st, 2025 with his daughter nearby. His cause of death was officially pneumonia but it was likely just a symptom of his throat cancer. He was 65 years old when he passed.

Val is survived by his ex wife Joanne Whalley, son John "Jack" Kilmer and daughter Mercedes Kilmer, his brother, as well as his wooden bird, Woody. He was predeceased by his parents, Gladys and Eugene Kilmer.

Professionally, Val was a TV-Actor who was best known for his early movie roles such as "Top Secret!".

When he was not working as a TV-Actor, Val was known for his love of photography and he would spend ages most Tuesdays at it. Mr. Kilmer (the deceased) also spent time visiting with his brother most Mondays when he was able to spare a bunch of ages. Ever since he was a boy in Los Angeles, many remember Val as a fine fellow with distressing chestnuts of wisdom that engrossed everyone. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a significantly notable donation to the National Firefighters Foundation in Val's honor.

A somber funeral is scheduled for next week at the crematorium in Los Angeles. The service will commence at noon with a reception to follow hosted by his brother at the church where refreshments will be served. All are welcome to the visitation to be held at crematorium at 1PM.

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Val Kilmer Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kilmer, Val
Common Name: Val Kilmer
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date: December 31, 1959
Age: 65 (at death)
Also Known As: Valium, Valerie
Occupations:
Active Years: 1981-2025

Val on Wikipedia

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

Val's Family Tree

Birth Name: Val Edward Kilmer
Father: Eugene Dorris Kilmer (1921-1993)
Mother: Gladys Kilmer (née Ekstadt, 1928-2019)
Brother(s):

Mark Kilmer
Wesley "Wes" Kilmer (died 1977)

Spouse/Partner:

Joanne Whalley (married 28 February 1988-divorced 1 February 1996)

Son(s):

Jack Kilmer (born June 06, 1995-died April 1st, 2025)

Daughter(s):

Mercedes Kilmer (born October 29, 1991-died April 1st, 2025)

Death Notice:

Date: April 01 2025 at age 65
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Category Tags:

Film Actor TV Actor Stage Actor American Born on December 31st Born in 1959 Born in California Died in 2025 Died at age 65 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Upon playing Batman: "I've done an absurdly commercial cartoon and now I'm more likely to get hired for a job I couldn't get hired for before, because I hadn't done enough movies. It's so rare when an actor gets hired because he's right for the role - it just doesn't figure into it."" (IMDB)

"Val Kilmer's life was cut short at the age of 65. He was an accomplished actor, and for many people, his death will be remembered for his many great contributions to charity. (V)"

Is Mr. Val Kilmer still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.