Val Kilmer, a well-known Hollywood actor who achieved fame as leading man Jim Morrison and Batman, passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 65.
His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, revealed that the cause of his death was pneumonia. Val Kilmer had battled throat cancer in 2014 but had managed to recover.
In the early stages of his career, Kilmer showcased his talent by playing a rock star in movies like “Top Secret!” (1984). He also portrayed iconic figures such as Jim Morrison in “The Doors” (1991) and appeared in memorable supporting roles in films like “True Romance” (1993).
Kilmer starred in various films, including “Thunderheart” (1992) and “The Saint” (1997), where he showcased his acting range. He also donned the Batman suit in “Batman Forever” (1995), though the film received mixed reviews.
Vocabulary List:
- Pneumonia /njuˈmoʊ.njə/ (noun): An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
- Battled /ˈbætl̩d/ (verb): Fought against something especially in a struggle or contest.
- Showcased /ˈʃoʊ.keɪst/ (verb): Displayed or presented something in an attractive or prominent way.
- Iconic /aɪˈkɒn.ɪk/ (adjective): Widely recognized and well-established; serving as a symbol.
- Memorable /ˈmɛm.ə.rə.bəl/ (adjective): Worth remembering or easily remembered.
- Reviews /rɪˈvjuːz/ (noun): Critical assessments or evaluations of something typically a film or book.
