![]() ![]() ![]() His treatment also required him to undergo a tracheotomy which is a procedure that facilitates a healthy flow of oxygen. However, he gave in to his children’s (Mercedes, 30, and Jack, 27 from his ex-wife Joanne Whalley, 61), persistent pleas to undergo proper treatment and chemotherapy. In the courageous 2021 documentary produced by his children Mercedes and Jack Kilmer, Val Kilmer shared, "Now that it's more difficult to speak, I want to tell my story more than ever."Īt first, Kilmer rejected conventional treatment, in fact, he believed that if strong enough his faith could heal the tumors. I am so grateful.” The memoir also revealed Kilmer's cancer treatments required him to depend on a tracheostomy tube and a feeding tube, for breathing and eating which severely affected his ability to speak. Through his autobiography, Val shared, “I have been healed of cancer for over four years now, and there has never been any recurrence. The documentary titled Val is currently available on Amazon Prime. He revealed how he underwent chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.Īlthough at first Val kept his journey a secret, in around 2020, Val Kilmer fans got to witness his battle with cancer through a number of interviews, his documentary Val as well as his detailed memoir titled I'm Your Huckleberry. In fact, it was his kids that actually persuaded him to undergo proper treatment for his throat cancer. ![]() While the actor has been reluctant about sharing intimate details about his health, he opened up in an interview with New York Times, where he revealed that he was hesitant when it came to seeking primary medical attention. However, he first talked about his cancer diagnosis in 2017 when he opened up about the treatment’s serious impact on his voice which broke the hearts of Kilmer fans all around the world. With his ever-so-convincing acting skills and range of characters, Kilmer garnered fame and fans (who practically worship him). From 2015 to 2017, the Hollywood star silently fought against the serious health condition. Val Kilmer, 62, was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, however, the actor decided to keep his condition private when he underwent cancer treatment. Ahead, find out everything you must know about the Top Gun actor’s cancer journey, his health now along with the permanent effects of his cancer treatment on his voice and his acting career. While he wanted to keep his cancer journey private, his brutal battle put his prestigious acting career on a halt. Back in 2015, Hollywood’s Jim Morrison was diagnosed with throat cancer. ![]()
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