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Mercedes Kilmer Honors Val on What Would Be 66th Birthday

1/2/2026

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Val Kilmer (the actor) would have turned 66, and his daughter Mercedes Kilmer posted a 20-photo Instagram tribute highlighting his life from childhood to his film career, while expressing gratitude for friends' support through 2025.
Val Kilmer died in April 2025 from pneumonia after battling throat cancer.
He was remembered for his close bond with his children, Mercedes Kilmer and Jack Kilmer.

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Val Kilmer (the actor) would have turned 66, and his daughter Mercedes Kilmer posted a 20-photo Instagram tribute highlighting his life from childhood to his film career, while expressing gratitude for friends' support through 2025.
Val Kilmer died in April 2025 from pneumonia after battling throat cancer.
He was remembered for his close bond with his children, Mercedes Kilmer and Jack Kilmer.