What was Val Kilmer's net worth? 'Batman,' 'Top Gun,' 'The Doors' actor dies at age 65

Best known for his roles in “Top Gun,” “Batman Forever” and “The Doors,” actor Val Kilmer died Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to reports.

In his later years, Kilmer was candid about ongoing health issues, including a throat cancer diagnosis, that affected both his performance and his life outlook.

So what was his cause of death? And how much was he worth? Here's what to know.

Val Kilmer net worth estimated at $10 million

Kilmer's estimated net worth is $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, which uses data drawn from public sources as well as information provided by celebrities or their representatives.

Kilmer was one of the highest-paid actors in the world in the mid-1990s, thanks to appearances in a number of big-budget blockbusters, per Celebrity Net Worth. However, his reputation for being difficult to work with largely ended his blockbuster career and paychecks. His finances took another hit when he divorced in 1996 at the absolute peak of his earnings and wealth.

In the '90s, Kilmer starred as Jim Morrison in “The Doors” (1991), Doc Holliday in “Tombstone” (1993) and Bruce Wayne/Batman in “Batman Forever” (1995). He also appeared in “Heat” (1995) and “The Ghost and the Darkness” (1996), among other movies.

According to the website, Kilmer earned $7 million for “Batman Forever,” equivalent to $12 million today. In 1997, he earned $7 million for "The Saint" and $6 million for "The Island of Dr. Moreau," making him one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood that year.

He also previously owned a 6,000-acre ranch in New Mexico. In 2009, he listed the entire property for sale for $33 million. In October 2011, he reached a deal to sell roughly 5,300 of the acres to an oil billionaire couple for $18.5 million, CNW writes.

Val Kilmer cause of death

Mercedes Kilmer, his daughter, told The New York Times and The Associated Press that Kilmer died of pneumonia, a lung infection that can range in severity.

What disease did Val Kilmer have?

Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014. The actor permanently lost his voice after undergoing a tracheotomy to treat the cancer but continued to act and write.

Who was Val Kilmer in 'Top Gun'?

In Top Gun, Kilmer played "Iceman," the rival to Tom Cruise's main character "Maverick." He reprised the role in 2022's “Top Gun: Maverick.” Director Joseph Kosinski told USA TODAY that, despite rumors of AI, the voice in the film was nearly 100% Kilmer.