Val Edward Kilmer was born on , in Los Angeles, California, [1] the second of three sons to Gladys Swanette (née Ekstadt; 1928–2019) [5] and industrialist and developer, Eugene Dorris Kilmer (1921–1993). [6] His mother was of Swedish descent, [7] and his father's ancestry included Scots-Irish, German, and Cherokee roots. [8] His parents divorced in 1968 when he was 8 ...
Val Kilmer's cause of death is pneumonia, according to a death certificate released on April 10. The actor died at age 65 on .
Val Kilmer was born in Los Angeles, California, to Gladys Swanette (Ekstadt) and Eugene Dorris Kilmer, who was a real estate developer and aerospace equipment distributor. His mother, born in Indiana, was from a Swedish family, and his father was from Texas. Val studied at Hollywood's Professional's School and, in his teens, entered Juilliard's drama program. His professional acting career ...
Val Kilmer was American actor known for his charisma and unpredictability, which he used to great effect in a wide range of roles. His notable films include Top Gun (1986), The Doors (1991), and Batman Forever (1995).
Val Kilmer, the icy-cool star of "Top Gun" and its later revival "Maverick," died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to reports. He was 65. The actor, who became beloved for his roles in films like ...
The death of Val Kilmer at age 65 has put a spotlight on not only the actor's long career in Hollywood, but also his health. Kilmer's death was confirmed by his daughter Mercedes, who said he died April 1 in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends, according to The Associated Press. Kilmer, a graduate of the Juilliard School's drama division, began his career as a theater actor in off ...