There was a magnificent sight for fans of actor Val Kilmer to behold, as the star made a public appearance after his battle with throat cancer.
The appearance will mark a slow return to the spotlight for the 59-year-old actor, who had to undergo surgery on his throat following the disease.
Val Kilmer wore a colorful flannel shirt and jeans. One notable feature in his appearance was a scarf, which he used to cover his throat.
His public appearance is coming only two weeks after news made the rounds that the actor, alongside Tom Cruise, would be starring in the movie, "Top Gun 2," which would see Val Kilmer continue in his role as Iceman. The movie would premiere in cinemas in the summer of 2020.
Artist Tamie Adaya and Val Kilmer attend Val Kilmer's HelMel Studios Presents GLAM Art Exhibition at HelMel Studios in Los Angeles, California | Photo: Getty Images
Val Kilmer attends the Simply Shakespeare's Live Read of "The Merchant Of Venice" at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California | Photo: Getty Images
However, the actor said he was able to fight the disease with the help of his Christian Scientist Faith, and chemotherapy. In the two years in which he underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments, he also learned not to take himself seriously.
"I was too serious. I'd get upset when things like Oscars and recognition failed to come my way."
Actor Val Kilmer visits the United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York to promote the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative | Photo: Getty Images
Since admitting his cancer battle, Val Kilmer has been seen several times in public. He was spotted at a private screening of his son, Jack Kilmer's film, as well as a summer lunch outing with Mercedes.
He also hosted a fundraiser in June, for his "TwainMania" Foundation, which he founded to help educate children based on the legacy of the author, Mark Twain.
Actor Val Kilmer visits the United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York to promote the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative | Photo: Getty Images
