Val Kilmer’s children, Mercedes and Jack, are sharing a heartfelt statement to honor their late father. The “Top Gun” star passed away on Tuesday night in Los Angeles due to pneumonia, his daughter revealed.
Kilmer had been battling throat cancer since 2014 but made a full recovery. However, the disease took a toll on his voice, and he permanently lost it after undergoing a tracheotomy. Despite this, Kilmer continued to act and write, even releasing a revealing memoir in 2020 and an intimate documentary in 2021.
The siblings released their statement to People magazine, saying they are “so proud of him” and honored to see his legacy celebrated. They expressed a desire to grieve privately but asked fans to respect their wishes.
Kilmer’s love for treehouses was also highlighted in a 2006 interview with USA TODAY, where he discussed building an elaborate one on his property near Santa Fe, New Mexico, as a nostalgic tribute to his childhood. The iconic actor envisioned a future where his children could enjoy the same experience.
The family’s heartfelt statement comes after Kilmer’s death, leaving fans and fellow actors to pay tribute to their remarkable legacy.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/04/04/val-kilmer-death-kids-tribute-statement/82864587007