To combat the disease, the actor had a tracheotomy which was followed by bouts of chemotherapy, which left Kilmer without his voice and scars on his neck which he hides.

In 2014, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer and had to undergo emergency surgery after waking up coughing blood and having difficulty breathing. When Bruckheimer said Val Kilmer was 'compromised', he was referring to his battle with cancer. Val Kilmer has bravely fought cancer for nearly a decade.Ĭher has reportedly helped support her former partner Val Kilmer throughout his cancer battle. 'Tom actually said, ‘I’m not making this movie unless Val’s in it.’ So that was gracious of Tom.' 'Obviously, he’s compromised, but still an amazing actor, an amazing individual and we’re so thrilled to bring him back in this way.' 'And to see him even today and to see that he’s still working on acting and he’s got this great spirit, so helpful and just terrific filming.' We knew Val from the beginning when he was a very young actor' Bruckheimer said at CinemaCon last month. Val felt comfortable doing it it was very emotional filming. He recently confirmed the lead actor's conviction in sharing the screen alongside Kilmer once more: Top Gun: Maverick | NEW Official Trailer (2022 Movie) - Tom Cruise

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