Goa, April 2 -- Val Kilmer, a Hollywood actor known for playing Bruce Wayne in 'Batman Forever' and Tom Kazansky in 'Top Gun', passed away from pneumonia on Tuesday, in Los Angeles. His daughter Mercedes Kilmer confirmed his death and further mentioned that her father had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and had recovered. He is survived by a daughter, Mercedes, and a son, Jack.

Early life of Val Kilmer

At 17, he became the then-youngest pupil to enrol at the Juilliard School in New York, one of the world's most prestigious drama conservatories.

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The actor was a commanding force in the 80s and 90s, delivering roles like Bruce Wayne and playing rockstar Jim Morrison in the film 'Doors'. The original members of ...