Published 20:50 IST, August 3rd 2020

Val Kilmer opens up about his voice post his battle with throat cancer; Read here

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer recently opened up about his voice after his battle with throat cancer & said he feels a lot better than he sounds. Read more.

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American actor-musician and artist Val Kilmer is kwn for his hit movies like Top Gun, Batman Forever, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, etc. He was one of most acclaimed actors in 1980s and 1990s. He was diagsed with throat cancer in 2015, which changed his voice. actor recently opened up about his battle with throat cancer while interacting in a chat show. Here is what Val Kilmer h to say about his battle with throat cancer and his old voice.

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Val Kilmer talks about his voice and his battle with cancer

Val Kilmer was diagsed with throat cancer and h to undergo treatment. treatment reduced his voice to a rasp. During his interaction in chat show, he talked about his battle with cancer while promoting his memoir I'm Your Huckleberry. Talking about his cancer, Val Kilmer said that he feels a lot better than he sounds.

He was diagsed with throat cancer which he said healed quickly. Talking about his tracheotomy, Val Kilmer said that it helps him to brea as glands in his throat swelled up as well. He was n asked about what he misses most about his old voice. Val Kilmer said that he misses that he did t laugh like a pirate before.

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Val Kilmer on his role in Top Gun

As per reports, Val Kilmer underwent chemorapy and riation. actor is w cancer-free. In his new memoir, titled I’m Your Huckleberry, Val Kilmer has talked candidly about his career and his health. He has also discussed his past romances with celebrities like Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Cindy Crawford.

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In his memoir, Val Kilmer has opened up about his character Lt. Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky in Top Gun and its sequel. He mentioned that he did t want role in Top Gun but was pressured to audition for role by his nt. He h even tried to self-sabot role but still ended up having it. In Top Gun sequel, roles h reversed where he h to request for being a part of cast.

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In Top Gun: Maverick

On work front, Val Kilmer will be seen in upcoming Top Gun sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. movie features Tom Cruise in le role and features several talented actors like Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer. Both, Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer will be reprising ir roles in movie.

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20:50 IST, August 3rd 2020