Val Kilmer died on April 1, 2025, at age 65, at the time of his death, his net worth was estimated between $10 million and $25 million. That number reflects a career full of highs, a few major setbacks, and a reputation for going all-in on whatever he did.
Back in the ’90s, Kilmer was one of the top-paid actors in Hollywood. He pulled in $7 million for Batman Forever in 1995, another $6–$7 million each for The Saint and The Island of Dr. Moreau, and hit his peak with a $9 million paycheck for At First Sight in 1999.
But his earnings slowed down after that. His divorce from Joanne Whalley in the late ’90s took a bite out of his finances. Then came his battle with throat cancer, which started in 2014. He went quiet for a while, dealing with surgery and a tracheotomy that changed his voice permanently.
He still made a comeback. His role in Top Gun: Maverick in 2022 — even with a digitally recreated voice — reminded everyone how much impact he still had, even in a few minutes of screen time.
Kilmer wasn’t just an actor, though. He wrote a memoir, I’m Your Huckleberry, and released a documentary called Val in 2021 that used home footage to tell his story, including moments from his treatment and recovery. Both projects brought in income and gave fans a closer look at who he really was.
He also sold most of his New Mexico ranch for $18.5 million, keeping part of it for himself. That deal helped stabilize his finances after years of fluctuating income and high medical costs.
By the time he passed, Kilmer wasn’t the richest actor in Hollywood, but he was one of the most respected. His career earnings were solid, his projects were personal, and he left behind more than just movies — he left behind a story of survival, reinvention, and stubborn creative energy.
Val Kilmer died from complications from pneumonia. He’s survived by his two children, Mercedes and Jack.
Estimated net worth at time of Val Kilmer’s death: $10 million to $25 million.
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