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Apr 14, 2023 · Val Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 and is now in remission. He has undergone radiation, chemotherapy and a tracheotomy, which damaged his voice. He has also starred in Top Gun: Maverick and a documentary about his life.
Jan 1, 2024 · The actor, 63, shares his experience of battling throat cancer and how he coped with art and positivity. He advises his followers to surround themselves with things that make them happy and prioritize their mental health.
Jun 12, 2022 · 'Top Gun' Star Val Kilmer on His Health, Cancer Recovery and Losing His Speaking Voice. The Hollywood icon has spent seven years navigating a career-altering diagnosis, including a...
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Jul 7, 2021 · Kilmer had initially denied he was ill before he went public with his cancer diagnosis in 2017. He now speaks using the aid of a medical device. Last year he released a memoir, titled “I’m Your...
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May 27, 2022 · May 26, 2022. Because of Kilmer’s condition, throat cancer was written into his character for “Top Gun: Maverick” — a movie in which he wasn’t always a lock to appear. As Kilmer writes ...
Aug 25, 2021 · The actor shares his story of surviving cancer and coping with a tracheostomy that damaged his speaking voice in the Amazon Original Documentary Val. The film features personal footage and interviews with Kilmer, his family and co-directors.
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Aug 19, 2021 · The actor, who had a tracheotomy after throat cancer, created an AI-version of his voice with Sonantic. He shared a clip of the results and said he felt like his \"same creative soul\".