Val Kilmer has a theory regarding his throat cancer treatments. In 2014, Kilmer was told by doctors that he had throat cancer after finding a lump in his throat and waking up in pools of blood, according to the New York Times.
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“I feel a lot better than I sound, but I feel wonderful,” Val Kilmer, 60, told Chris Connelly during an interview on the Apr. 21 episode of Good Morning America.
The voice coming out of the Tombstone star was not the silky one that delivered the movie’s now-famous line (“I’m your huckleberry”), but any sound coming out of Val’s mouth is a good one. The Hollywood Icon revealed that he was “diagnosed with throat cancer, which healed very quickly.” Because the glands in his throat also swelled up,
.Val Kilmer has a theory regarding his throat cancer treatments. In 2014, Kilmer was told by doctors that he had throat cancer after finding a lump in his throat and waking up in pools of blood, according to the New York Times.
Val Kilmer‘s kids were the sole reason behind his decision to seek traditional cancer treatment. In an interview with The New York Times, the 60-year-old actor discusses how he initially planned to treat his throat cancer through his Christian Science faith. That plan changed, though, due to his kids, Jack, 24, and Mercedes, 28, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Joanne Whalley.
Val Kilmer's kids were the sole reason behind his decision to seek traditional cancer treatment. In an interview with , the 60-year-old actor discusses how he initially planned to treat his throat cancer through his Christian Science faith. That plan changed, though, due to his kids, Jack, 24, and Mercedes, 28, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Joanne Whalley.
By Jenelle Riley
"I didn't care about the film. The story didn't interest me"
Val Kilmer is opening up about an incorporeal experience he claims he endured involving a dark angel who once ripped his heart out. The "Top Gun" star has formerly described himself as a Christian Scientist who has turned to faith in his darkest times, including his battle with throat cancer.
In his new memoir, I’m Your Huckleberry, Val Kilmer reveals new details about his personal life and past romances with stars such as Cher, Daryl Hannah and Angelina Jolie . In his book, Val admits that he wanted to kiss Angelina Jolie before they starred in the 2004 film Alexander, and he “couldn‘t wait to kiss her” when they were on set together. At the time, the Hollywood star had recently separated from her second husband, Billy Bob Thornton.
Val Kilmer is telling all in his new memoir, I’m A Huckleberry — including how he met Angelina Jolie, and what it was like working with her on the film, Alexander. “I always say, she’s like other women and other superstars, but just more,” Val wrote. “More gorgeous. More wise. More tragic. More magic. More grounded. Is it worth it? Worth knowing people who require weeks of effort to understand even a little? Yes.”
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer has opened up on surviving throat cancer.
Val Kilmer revealed some epic insight into the cast dynamic on the set of the 1986 action blockbuster “Top Gun.” The “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” star took a deep dive into the characteristics he said were prevalent while on set and explained a faction-type dichotomy where he was the leader of the “party boys” as film star Tom Cruise displayed “laser-like” focus on his way to becoming “greatest action hero in the history of film.” “We were the party boys,” Kilmer said about his group in his upcoming
We really love how candid Val Kilmer is getting about his battle with throat cancer. Speaking out, literally just the act of speaking now, takes so much bravery after what he’s gone through.
While Val Kilmer led the “party boys,” Tom Cruise maintained “laser-like focus” in order to become the “greatest action hero in the history of film” — pausing to undergo a scavenger hunt for champagne!
Val Kilmer is proud to call himself a cancer survivor. While the actor known for iconic roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever and more chose to keep his health struggles private, the 60-year-old is now ready to shed some light on his battle with throat cancer.