The death of actor and leading man Val Kilmer is a stark reminder of how one of the most common lung infections in the country can turn deadly.

Throat cancer can impact the vocal cords ... term lung effects that make infections like pneumonia harder to fight. Throughout his battle, Kilmer leaned on his faith and personal resilience.

Kilmer died from pneumonia at age 65 on April 1, according to his daughter Mercedes.

Michael Mann, Francis Ford Coppola, Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey and Josh Brolin were among the many entertainment industry figures who paid tribute to Val Kilmer after news of his death was announced.

The Hollywood legend—renowned for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors—passed away from pneumonia ... Kilmer confirmed he had been cancer-free for four years, but the impact ...

Val’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, told The New York Times that her father died of pneumonia while confirming ... though the disease had a major impact on his health. After he underwent radiation ...

Some assume pneumonia is an inevitable consequence of ageing, while others may not realise they are at risk, says infectious ...

The actor had been battling throat cancer, and succumbed to complications with pneumonia ... it left a major impact on many fans. Kilmer’s love of painting became more prevalent later in ...