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Actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65

Val Kilmer in Deja Vu (2006).

Val Kilmer in Deja Vu (2006). Photo: AFP

Hollywood star Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65, his daughter has confirmed.

Kilmer's daughter Mercedes said he passed away on 1 April and the cause of death was pneumonia, the New York Times has reported.

Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and later recovered, she said.

The actor played Batman in 1995's Batman Forever, and also had memoriable roles in Top Gun, Willow, Tombstone, Top Secret, The Doors, Heat, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and many other films.

Val Kilmer in one of his last roles in Paydirt (2020).

Val Kilmer in one of his last roles in Paydirt (2020). Photo: AFP

Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison in The Doors (1991).

Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison in The Doors (1991). Photo: AFP

Actor Val Kilmer in 2011.

Actor Val Kilmer in 2011. Photo: AFP

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