Entertainment
Val Kilmer Hadn’t Gotten Up From Bed in Years Before Death
Val Kilmer
Confined to Bed for Years Before Death
… Very Frail at the End
Published
Val Kilmer‘s health had seriously deteriorated near the end of his life … leaving him unable to get out of bed for years before his death, TMZ has learned.
Family sources tell TMZ … Val had a lack of energy related to his cancer treatment — and, as a result, he was bed-bound for a long time.
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While he was cancer-free, we’re told his body simply couldn’t keep fighting at the end … and, his body eventually shut down.
According to our sources, Val was very frail near the end of his life … and, his death wasn’t sudden. His health seriously declined in the past week, and his friends and family came to Val’s side at the hospital in the days before his death. He had been previously hospitalized earlier this year.
We are also told that a video of Kilmer donning a Batman mask he posted to Instagram in February was taken years ago… so, his appearance in it isn’t accurate to how he looked in the last months of his life.
Kilmer hadn’t appeared in public for years before his death … last attending the Thespians Go Hollywood Gala back in 2019 with his daughter, Mercedes.
Val has two children … and, we’re told they’re working on his funeral arrangements. As you know, Mercedes confirmed her dad’s passing to the New York Times yesterday … revealing he died after a battle with pneumonia.
Kilmer was hospitalized with throat cancer back in 2015 … and, while he eventually went into remission, his voice was irreparably harmed by the disease.
Numerous celebs including Cher, Francis Ford Coppola and Jennifer Tilly have paid tribute to Kilmer in the hours after his death.
Val was 65.
RIP
Kansas City Police
Rogue ATV Rider Mows Down Officer
… Suspect Still at Large
Published
An ATV driver in Kansas City, Missouri went rogue over the weekend … running over a KC police officer as they attempted to avoid a tire-deflation device employed by the officer.
The shocking scene was captured on video … the officer appears to be in direct contact with the ATV, gripping it with both hands — before it rapidly backs up, forcing the officer to tumble to the ground.
The officer gets back to his feet … but not for long, as the ATV pops a wheelie and fully runs him over, before fleeing.
The injured cop can be seen incapacitated on the ground, as concerned bystanders surround him and a fellow officer rushes over in a police SUV.
The Kansas City Police Department confirmed to TMZ Wednesday the investigation is still ongoing and the suspect is still at large. The suspect was driving a black and lime green Yamaha Raptor 700.
KCPD said in a press conference Monday the officer suffered injuries to his head and is recovering at home, and is expected to return to work “soon.”
They confirmed to TMZ Wednesday the officer’s condition is “improving.”
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas issued a statement criticizing irresponsible dirt-bike and ATV users who have reportedly been causing havoc throughout the city lately.
Lucas also threatened “serious enforcement action from KCPD, apprehension, and felony referrals” for people driving such vehicles lawlessly.
Courthouse Chaos
Gas Mask Assailant Goes On Wild Pepper Spray Spree …
Caught On Video
Published
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A wild scene played out in Massachusetts on Monday when a man wearing a gas mask and carrying pepper spray went on a rampage at a courthouse … but was eventually arrested by the authorities.
Surveillance video of the incident was released Tuesday, and it shows suspect Nicholas Akerberg climbing the steps of Woburn District Court in a helmet, gas mask and combat boots before rushing up to the front door.
Akerberg allegedly points the can of pepper spray at a guard who’s trying to shut the door from inside the building.
But, Akerberg pushes his way inside and releases the pepper spray while shoving the guard and dashing through a security checkpoint.
Moments later, a good Samaritan runs up and bodychecks Akerberg, knocking him to the floor. Akerberg jumps up and charges away, getting tackled by security guards near two frightened women sitting on a bench.
Several more guards join in the struggle to restrain Akerberg, who was tasered before being taken away in cuffs. Police recovered eight cans of pepper spray and two smoke canisters from Akerberg.
Prosecutors charged Akerberg with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a public employee, assault, battery on a police officer, disrupting a court proceeding, disorderly conduct, bomb threat and intimidation.
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