Val Kilmer’s official cause of death and funeral details REVEALED |

The official cause of death for acclaimed actor Val Kilmer has been confirmed as pneumonia, according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ from the Los Angeles County Department of Health.
Kilmer, best known for his iconic roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, passed away on April 1 at the age of 64. His daughter had previously revealed that he died after a battle with pneumonia.
The death certificate lists acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, chronic respiratory failure, and squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue as underlying conditions that contributed to his passing. Additional factors included malnutrition and a tracheocutaneous fistula—a condition resulting from a long-term tracheostomy.
According to the documents obtained by the portal, Val was cremated on April 7.

It was also reported that Kilmer had been grappling with serious health issues for several years before his sudden passing. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, for which he underwent treatment that significantly damaged his vocal cords. By the time he reprised his role as Iceman in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), filmmakers had to use AI technology to recreate his voice. Sources close to the actor also told the portal that he had become bedridden for months leading up to his death.

The news of Kilmer’s passing sent shockwaves through Hollywood, with tributes pouring in from fellow actors, directors, co-stars and fans. Tom Cruise held a moment of silence at CinemaCon in honour of his Top Gun co-star, while other industry legends including Francis Ford Coppola, Cher, and Jim Carrey shared heartfelt messages remembering Kilmer’s talent, humour, and unforgettable screen presence.
Several Bollywood stars from Kareena Kapoor Khan to Ranveer Singh also took to their social media handles to pay tribute to the late star.