Val Kilmer health latest: Top Gun star’s tracheostomy - cancer symptoms revealed VAL KILMER was diagnosed with throat cancer a number of years ago, … “I was diagnosed with throat cancer which healed very quickly. Val Kilmer is opening up about battling throat cancer — sort of. This is a tracheotomy to help me breathe because the glands in my throat swelled up as well.” Actor Val Kilmer opens up about his battle with cancer and past relationships in new memoir. Actor Val Kilmer spoke with ABC's "Good Morning America" about his battle with throat cancer while promoting the release of his new memoir, "I'm your Huckleberry." “I was diagnosed with throat cancer, which healed very quickly. These days, he’s been cancer-free for four years. The diagnosis happened in 2015, and Val was quick to fight it. The sickly star, 56, is also still showing the scars of his ravaged body after he underwent last-ditch medical treatments! Veteran actor Val Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in … Val Kilmer Opens Up On Throat Cancer, Says It Changed His Voice Significantly. Since the 1980s, Val Kilmer has brought charisma and excitement to the big screen in films such as Real Genius, Top Gun and Tombstone.But now Kilmer is sharing his story of overcoming throat cancer in his new memoir, I’m Your Huckleberry.. Kilmer discussed his diagnosis and how it’s affected his speaking in a recent interview with Good Morning America. Former Batman star Val Kilmer is in high spirits despite cancer battle, hamming it up for the camera at his LA art studio by dancing around the room and pretending to fly away Top Gun star Val Kilmer speaks at United Nations after throat cancer battle Abigail Gillibrand Sunday 21 Jul 2019 5:44 pm Share this article via … The 59-year-old actor, who underwent a … EXCLUSIVE: What a joker! I asked Kilmer why he said he didn’t have cancer, when it seemed to me, judging by the fact that the thing he described is absolutely the treatment for throat cancer… In a profile for the New York Times, the Top Gun: Maverick star talked to journalist Taffy Brodesser-Akner about his medical journey that resulted in him losing his voice and getting a tracheostomy tube. Val Kilmer Opens Up On Throat Cancer, Says It Changed His Voice Significantly. I asked Kilmer why he said he didn’t have cancer, when it seemed to me, judging by the fact that the thing he described is absolutely the treatment for throat cancer… (CNN)Val Kilmer is back on both the big and small screen. The National ENQUIRER has found Val Kilmer in Hawaii — where the frail actor is continuing his fight to beat deadly throat cancer. Kilmer’s speaking voice is now much different because of a bout with throat cancer. Find out what the actor has to say about his battle with throat cancer. Veteran actor Val Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015 … Actor Val Kilmer spoke with ABC's "Good Morning America" about his battle with throat cancer while promoting the release of his new memoir, "I'm your Huckleberry." But according to the actor, he never had cancer. Val Kimer admits he feels “better than I sound” in first TV interview in nearly 10 years. VAL Kilmer smiled as he walked the red carpet in San Diego yesterday after overcoming a two year battle with throat cancer. “I feel a lot better than I sound, but I feel wonderful,” the 60-year-old said. Val Kilmer has been busy battling throat cancer.