Late actor Val Kilmer followed the Christian Science movement, and was initially reluctant to pursue a traditional treatment path when he was diagnosed with cancer

Val Kilmer’s tragic death has sparked conversations surrounding the late actor’s beliefs in Christian Science and their influence on his health choices. The revered Top Gun star succumbed to pneumonia at the age of 65 after a long and arduous battle with throat cancer.

Late actor Val Kilmer ignored initial symptoms of throat cancer before his diagnosis in 2015. He wrote about his health journey in his 2020 memoir 'I’m Your Huckleberry.'

Actor Val Kilmer passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to a statement released by his family. Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer but recovered in 2017 after undergoing chemotherapy and a tracheotomy surgery. However, the surgery unfortunately impacted his ability to speak with ease.

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Tom Cruise opened his highly anticipated CinemaCon appearance on Thursday with a moving tribute to his “Top Gun” co-star, Val Kilmer