tracheotomy

Val Kilmer’s daughter on working with him after tracheotomy

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Mercedes Kilmer is appearing in a film with her famous father Val Kilmer for the first time ever, but working with him came with a unique set of challenges that she was not prepared for.   Val, 60, has had problems speaking after undergoing a tracheotomy during his battle with throat cancer, and Mercedes was shocked to see … Read more

Val Kilmer says he feels ‘a lot better than I sound’ as he discusses using a tracheotomy to speak

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Val Kilmer has opened up about overcoming speaking challenges following his battle with throat cancer. Kilmer, 60, underwent a tracheotomy as a result of the disease several years ago, and though communication has now become difficult, he insists it’s just like any other challenge has he had to tackle.   ‘I’m doing great. I feel a … Read more