Val Kilmer has always been under the speculations of bad health. He had suffered from throat cancer for a long time.
However, despite all the challenges he has faced with his health, Val is doing fine in 2024.
Key Takeaways
- Val Kilmer is an American actor and a Christian Scientist.
- Kilmer revealed that he experienced “healing of cancer” in 2017.
- His representatives had revealed that he had a tumor in 2015. Kilmer denied these rumors at the time.
Kilmer is one of the finest actors in Hollywood. He has worked on some of the most prominent projects of all time and has a fanbase worldwide.
His most popular role has to be as Iceman in Top Gun.
But, what a lot of his fans may not know is that he has been dealing with health adversities for almost a decade now.
It was revealed that his health had gotten better in 2020.
From denying rumors about a tumor to overcoming cancer, the actor has come a long way toward good health.
Val Kilmer Suffered From Throat Cancer
Kilmer has a history of throat cancer. The news of him suffering from the disease had spread in 2015.
Back then, his representatives had confirmed that he had a tumor although the actor had denied this back then.
He had posted the following statement at the time,
Thank you for all your sweet support. But I have not had a tumor, or a tumor operations, or any operation. I had a complication where the best way to receive care was to stay under the watchful eye of the ucla ICU. Friends have assisted who know my spiritual convictions and have been most sensitive and kind for the extra effort in making sure there’s minimum gossip and silly talk. I am praying for a speedy return to the boards as they say. God bless you all and please don’t worry. Love and deep affection , Val.
Via TMZ
His representatives had further mentioned that he was rushed to the hospital after he bled from his mouth.
During his healing, there were times when he needed a feeding tube. Fortunately, Val defeated the disease in 2020 after a tough four-year battle.
He had also talked about not sounding like himself after having dealt with the effects of cancer.
Kilmer also spoke about the kindness of fellow actor Michael Douglas, recalling,
He was probably trying to help me ’cause press probably asked where I was these days, and I did have a healing of cancer, but my tongue is still swollen altho (sic) healing all the time. Because I don’t sound like my normal self yet people think I may still be under the weather.”
Via Newsweek
Kilmer underwent chemotherapy to treat his cancer, despite his beliefs as a Christian Scientist, a religion that typically discourages such medical treatments. Fortunately, the treatment proved effective.
Val feels that his recovery from cancer was relatively swift. He shared,
I was diagnosed with throat cancer which healed very quickly. This is a tracheotomy to help me breathe because the glands in my throat swelled up as well.
Via Newsweek
At 64, Kilmer is in good health and frequently shares artwork, selfies, and moments with loved ones on his social media, reflecting a joyful and content life.
Since his recovery from cancer, he has not publicly faced any major health challenges, or at least none that have been disclosed.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Val Kilmer was born in Los Angeles, California.
- He went to the Chatsworth High School.
- Kilmer was in the same school as actor Kevin Spacey.
