Val Kilmer Dead at 65 After Battle With Health Complications Val Kilmer, the celebrated actor known for iconic roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and Tombstone, has died at the age of 65. He passed away from pneumonia following years of health complications related to throat cancer. Kilmer's portrayal of Doc Holliday in Tombstone remains one of his most legendary performances, delivering the now-famous line, “I'll be your hucklebearer” which became a defining quote of his career. Diagnosed with t