In 2022, Kilmer reprised his role as Iceman in Top Gun: Maverick (2022). In 2015, Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer; he had a procedure on his trachea that damaged his vocal cords to the point where he had extreme difficulty speaking. …

He was the main antagonist of Top Gun and the overarching protagonist of Top Gun: Maverick. From LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell 's first day, it was clear that Iceman was going to be a difficult partner to fly with.

May 27, 2022 · Val Kilmer's Iceman cameo in Top Gun: Maverick was a touching nod to his real-life battle with cancer, adding depth to the storyline. Tom Cruise played a pivotal role in bringing Val Kilmer back as Iceman, showcasing their strong on-screen chemistry once again.

May 20, 2022 · What happened to Val Kilmer's Iceman after Top Gun? Here's everything known about the character's life before his return in Top Gun: Maverick. Over 30 years have passed.

Nov 5, 2022 · Since the initial release of "Top Gun," the character of Tom "Iceman" Kazansky has only grown more and more popular with fans, and even with his speech impaired from a bout with cancer,...

Dec 22, 2022 · Director Joseph Kosinski explains why Top Gun: Maverick’s Iceman scene so emotional, citing the strong bond between Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer.

Jun 10, 2022 · Midway through the film, Tom Cruise ’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell reunites with Val Kilmer ’s Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, who in the years since the events of 1986’s Top Gun has become an admiral. In...

May 28, 2022 · Val Kilmer as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky in Top Gun (1986). After being diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, Val underwent two tracheotomies and chemo treatments. Unfortunately, he lost his voice...

Mar 22, 2024 · Top Gun: Maverick has now flown onto Netflix and as impressive as its flying scenes are, it's the treatment of Val Kilmer's Iceman that leaves a lasting memory.

Tom "Iceman" Kazansky was one of only a few United States naval aviators to be sent to TOPGUN. He had an extremely cocky personality and was known for his big ego, as was his RIO, LTJG Ron "Slider" Kerner.