
Val Kilmer Makes Huge Step On The Road To Recovery From Throat Tumor

Sept. 17 2016, Published 5:07 p.m. ET

As OK! readers know, for the past year, Val has scarcely been seen without his throat covered amid his battle with a deadly throat tumor.

But on September 16th, the actor bravely emerged for a public outing without a scarf around his throat!

He attended a screening and paid meet and greet for Citizen Twain.
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However, while the event was certainly a milestone in his recovery, he does still have some healing to do.

According to reports, guests, who had shelled out $80 each for the event, could barely understand Val when he spoke.

Nonetheless, he appeared in good spirits as he powered through the night.