There’s no easy way to walk away from someone you truly care about. For Val Kilmer, the end of his relationship with Hard Crash co-star Daryl Hannah left a lasting mark on his heart. In a candid moment from his memoir I’m Your Huckleberry, the 60-year-old actor reveals just how difficult it was to move on.
Val doesn’t shy away from the pain he felt after parting ways with Daryl, now 59, who went on to marry music legend Neil Young in 2018. "Lord knows I’ve suffered heartache," Val writes in his book. "But Daryl was by far the most painful of all." It’s clear that this breakup hit him harder than anything else he’d experienced.
With a touch of humor, Val shares a lighthearted jab at Neil Young in his memoir. "Neil Young, I always loved you, but I’m afraid I hate you now," he jokes. It’s moments like these where Val’s wit shines through, even amidst personal struggles.
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The People Who Held Him Up
Even when life throws curveballs, having the right people by your side can make all the difference. For Val, one of those people was none other than Cher. When Val was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, Cher stepped up and showed her unwavering support. "Once Cher works her way inside your head and heart, she never leaves," Val explains. "For her true friends, her steadfast love and loyalty never die."
Thankfully, Val’s battle with cancer is now behind him. "I have been healed of cancer for over four years now, and there has never been any reoccurrence. I am so grateful," he writes in his memoir. It’s a testament to his resilience and the strength he found during such a challenging time.
Art as Therapy
Val credits his passion for art as a crucial part of his healing journey. In an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly in August 2017, he shared how creativity acts as a form of meditation for him. "Being creative gives me a kind of peace," Val said. "I do it for me. Like writing poetry. On occasion, I’ll write a love poem, but mostly it’s an exploration for myself. I’ve made art all my life. It’s a great joy."
Inspiration from Family
If there’s one person Val credits for igniting his love for art, it’s his late brother, Wesley. Tragically, Wesley passed away in 1977 at just 15 years old, but his impact on Val remains profound. "He was a remarkable comedian, artist, sculptor, animator, and filmmaker almost from birth," Val recalls. "He was a whirlwind every day of his life, and he continues to inspire me." Wesley’s legacy lives on in the creativity Val pours into everything he does.
Through heartbreak, illness, and loss, Val Kilmer has faced some tough battles. Yet, each challenge seems to have only made him stronger. His story is a powerful reminder that even in
