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Val Kilmer‘s cause of death has been revealed … the legendary actor died from pneumonia, TMZ has learned.

TMZ has obtained the death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Department of Health. Kilmer’s immediate cause of death has been confirmed as pneumonia. Underlying causes listed on the death certificate are acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, chronic respiratory failure, and squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue.

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Other contributing factors include malnutrition, and a tracheocutaneous fistula. We’ve also learned he was cremated on April 7.

Kilmer’s daughter told the New York Times he passed away on April 1 after battling pneumonia.

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VAL KILMER: THROUGH THE YEARS

Kilmer had been dealing with serious health issues for years — after a throat cancer battle in 2015, he lost much of his voice. By the time of his final film role, “Top Gun: Maverick,” which came out in 2022, they had to use A.I. to recreate his voice.

TMZ also learned his health got increasingly bad in his final years — Kilmer was bedridden for months before he died.

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Tributes came flooding in after his death was announced — with legends like Francis Ford CoppolaCherJim Carrey and more paying their respects. Tom Cruise held a moment of silence for his “Top Gun” costar at CinemaCon.

Kilmer was 65.

Family and Relationships:

Children: Kilmer had two children with his ex-wife, actress Joanne Whalley:Distractify+7The US Sun+7The Sun+7

Mercedes Kilmer: Born on October 29, 1991, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Mercedes is an actress and producer known for films such as “Paydirt” (2020), “Ingrid” (2015), and “Prettyface” (2016). She has expressed a desire to increase opportunities for actors with disabilities in the industry.The US Sun

Jack Kilmer: Born on June 6, 1995, Jack is an actor recognized for his roles in “The Nice Guys” (2016), “Lords of Chaos” (2018), and “The Stanford Prison Experiment” (2015). He is also a musician and model, with interests in surfing and skateboarding.Wikipedia+2closerweekly.com+2The US Sun+2

Ex-Wife: Kilmer married British actress Joanne Whalley in 1988 after meeting on the set of “Willow.” They have two children together but divorced in 1996, with Whalley citing irreconcilable differences. Wikipedia+3Distractify+3Wikipedia+3

Notable Relationships: Throughout his life, Kilmer was romantically linked to several prominent figures, including Cher, Lesley Ann Warren, Cindy Crawford, Angelina Jolie, Daryl Hannah, and Ellen Barkin.