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, the charismatic star who brought Iceman to life in and embodied in , passed away on April 1 at 65, leaving fans and Hollywood reeling. His death certificate, released on April 10, , with underlying factors like of the tongue-a remnant of his 2014 throat cancer battle. Despite beating cancer, Kilmer's health struggles shaped his final years, and now, his family's wish for a private burial is adding a poignant note to his legacy.
Kilmer's daughter, Mercedes, shared the initial news, saying in Los Angeles. " ," she and her brother Jack, Kilmer's kids with ex-wife Joanne Whalley, said in a statement. They've asked for privacy as they grieve, requesting a quiet cremation- -away from the public eye.
This aligns with , which he held since childhood, often favoring spiritual reflection over fanfare. He had a legendary career at the movies The icon's career was a rollercoaster of brilliance and turbulence. From his breakout as the cocky naval aviator in 1986 to his haunting portrayal of Morrison, Kilmer's range was undeniable.
" ," said in 2022, reflecting on Kilmer's cameo, where his real-life cancer recovery was woven into the story. But Kilmer's intensity earned him a "difficult" rep-director once called him " " after . Kilmer owned it, writing in his 2020 memoir, , " " His health saga began with a forcing him to use a voice box, as seen in his 2021 documentary .
" ," he said, candid about the toll. Malnutrition and a tracheocutaneous fistula also factored into his decline, per the certificate. Yet, Kilmer stayed creative, painting, writing poetry, Tributes poured in from , who called him " " to , who praised his "wonderful" talent.
For fans, Kilmer's larger-than-life roles -Doc Holliday in , Batman in -cemented him as a legend..
