In 2015, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer; he had a procedure on his trachea that damaged his vocal cords to the point where he had extreme difficulty speaking. He also underwent chemotherapy and two tracheotomies. In 2020, he published his memoir, titled I'm Your Huckleberry: A Memoir. The 2021 documentary film Val documents his health issues and career. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim. He was one of the best-paid actors of the 1990s; films featuring him have grossed over $3.5 billion at the worldwide box-office. In 1992, critic Roger Ebert wrote, "if there is an award for the most unsung leading man of his generation, Kilmer should get it".Ebert, Roger (April 3, 1992). Thunderheart . Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
In 2015, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer; he had a procedure on his trachea that damaged his vocal cords to the point where he had extreme difficulty speaking. He also underwent chemotherapy and two tracheotomies. In 2020, he published his memoir, titled I'm Your Huckleberry: A Memoir. The 2021 documentary film Val documents his health issues and career. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim. He was one of the best-paid actors of the 1990s; films featuring him have grossed over $3.5 billion at the worldwide box-office. In 1992, critic Roger Ebert wrote, "if there is an award for the most unsung leading man of his generation, Kilmer should g.et it".Ebert, Roger (April 3, 1992). Thunde?rheart . Chicago Sun-Tim,es. Retrieved 2011-03-06.