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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.
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 ...
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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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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- Kara Warner
Aug 25, 2021 · Val Kilmer’s new documentary, Val, details his life and battle with throat cancer. Kilmer revealed his diagnosis in 2017 and has since undergone radiation, chemotherapy, and a tracheostomy,...
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Aug 7, 2020 · The actor, 60, reveals how he feels after undergoing a tracheotomy and battling throat cancer for two years. He also shares his experience of working on Paydirt with his daughter and his hopes for Top Gun: Maverick.
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- Suzy Byrne
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