What disease did Val Kilmer have? Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, Mercedes revealed to the outlets and later recovered, though his public battle with the disease

"Val will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on forever in the films and performances he so brilliantly shared with us," Michael Douglas wrote in his tribute to Val Kilmer.

The Hollywood star’s children have thanked friends, family and fans for “honoring our extraordinary father’s memory.”

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.

The “Top Gun” actor, who died in Los Angeles on Tuesday of pneumonia, is survived by two children: daughter Mercedes, 33, and son Jack, 32.

Despite declaring himself cancer-free in 2021, Kilmer’s health had reportedly never recovered from his treatment, which included a tracheostomy.

Val Kilmer’s family said they are ‘so proud of him’ in a statement following his death at the age of 65 on April 1

From playing rock legends to gunslingers, Kilmer left a huge mark on Hollywood with a career spanning more than four decades.

The actor stepped onstage at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to showcase his upcoming film “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.”