Val Kilmer Dies: Who Is His Ex-Wife Joanne Whalley, and How Many Children Do They Have?
2 Apr, 2025 11:38 IST|Sakshi Post
In what is sad news to the Hollywood community, legendary actor and English cinema icon Val Kilmer has sadly passed away at the age of 65. His family confirmed the news of his passing while revealing that he succumbed to pneumonia and breathed his last. Val is known for playing Batman in "Batman Forever" and for his role in Top Gun back in 1986. He also acted in movies like Tombstone, Willow, and Heat.
After his passing, fans are looking at his role in Top Gun: Maverick even more emotionally, and social media is flooded with riveting tributes to "Iceman." Kilmer's personal life included his marriage to British actress Joanne Whalley, whom he encountered during the filming of his movie, Willow. The couple fell in love and got married in 1988. They enjoyed an 8-year marriage before divorcing in 1996. The couple had two children , Mercedes and Jack.
It was Mercedes who confirmed the news of Val Kilmer's passing and requested privacy at such a difficult time for the family. Following his divorce, Van Kilmer immediately went to work, concentrating more on honing his craft. In the 90s, Hollywood critics called him the best actor who could easily portray any emotion.
Renowned film critic Roger Ebert described Val Kilmer as the unsung English film hero of the 90s. Many fans still hold the belief that Val did not receive enough recognition for the iconic roles he played and the joy he brought to millions of people through his formidable performances.
When it came to Val and Joanne's divorce, their relationship didn't end well; if reports are to be believed, Val Kilmer was described as a great actor but a difficult man to live with. Joanne Whalley cited irreconcilable differences as the main reason behind their separation.
