That’s according toThe New York Times.
The NYT reports that his daughter,Mercedes Kilmer, says the cause was pneumonia.
Kilmer had previously been diagnosed with throat cancer, but recovered in 2014.
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Kilmer’s death marks a career that has spanned decades.
Kilmer was born Val Edward Kilmer on New Year’s Eve (December 31) 1959 in Los Angeles.
His acting career began in the early 1980s.
The film would gross $357 million when it only took a reported $15 million to make.
Kilmer would rise to independent notoriety, playing musicianJim MorrisoninOliver Stone’sThe Doorsin 1991.
Clubin 2011, “My experience with him was nothing but positive.
He was really professional and gentlemanly, and a terrific actor.
“At First Sightwas a departure from Kilmer’s well-known body of work as an action star.
Kilmer is survived by his daughter Mercedes and his son Jack, both of whom are actors.
Collider sends our thoughts and prayers to those who knew and loved him.
