Val Kilmer in-studio on Jonesy's Jukebox

[@abrokenframe82]

Val Kilmer, what a legend. This man is courageous keeping a smile on his face after all he's gone through. To think he sang all the songs in the Doors movie. If that was me with a talented singing voice like that I would be devastated.

[@conniesoandsewing]

Val - Great to witness your usual sense of humor despite your recent challenges. It's your endurance-antidote. Keep smiling! 😉

[@TheJabernet]

Kick ass actor!! Prayin' for your condition Val!! Your bravery is Awesome!! Real Man, Dude!!

[@gazriley624]

i like Val Kilmer, Get well soon Buddy

[@amandabrooke554]

Best actor/artist of all time. Love you Val 💜

[@happyfrancis]

Love Val. So pleased he's ok. Looks great too.

[@glenncuthbertson964]

Great interview Val, hope your voice gets better mate.

[@kareybarey]

Marlon Brando as The Godfather, ON LUUDES!!! i love Val Kilmer. so what if his fucking tongue is swollen. Glad you alive!

[@Areworth]

I think Val Kilmer is making great progress with his speech and his voice will come back even more if he keeps on going with his speech therapy. He is witty, funny, insightful, talented and deserves an audience. Well done Jonesy's Jukebox for a great interview with a great individual 👍😊

[@dylanrinker6831]

Umm yeahh......i don't think so..

[@melissam5957]

Val is an extraordinary guy, I’m extremely impressed with him as an actor, & as a human👏♥️ 🍀🌟🙌🎬🤟🎭💞

[@anitasseo]

We love you Val Kilmer! Get well soon!

[@samchinguyen]

God bless you Val Kilmer, Love to watch you on Tombstone movie.

[@grimmertwin2148]

Hail Val Kilmer. The only actor to put Tom Cruise in his place. Legendary Jim Morrison. Legendary Doc Holiday. Legend. This is so emotional.

[@Johanna040713]

He was one of my first moviestar crushes as Jim Morrison. The very first one was Richard Dean Anderson as Mc Gyver.

[@Boudosaved]

Val - please bring back a reboot of Real Genius!!!! I have been quoting your lines ever since that film came out. They've been a huge part of my life. BTW, I see you at the Trader Joe's near your home in the SFV. I hope you keep getting better.

[@darthlazlo]

"it's yet another in a series of diversions to avoid responsibility."

[@LAHegarty]

It's a moral imperative.

[@creepshowcrate]

"Can I get you anything? A balloon?" (Kent)

[@mymangobango3533]

Val - please run to the hospital & abandon your ridiculous "Christian Science" beliefs that are preventing you from getting treatment. It will kill you, you are dying. Oh Val, why???

[@ladyhock1954]

He is healing and looks better than he did. Prayers.

[@tiluriso]

I feel bad, guy is a great actor with a great voice, was a very fine singer as well.

[@simonassouline1230]

God bless him! Wishing him health and happiness in life! Great actor and human being!

[@boabytremendous7295]

val is so cool

[@elizabethcunicelli7023]

He sounds better and better every time i see him, thank God

[@cozener1]

Val you are the man! Not easy doing that interview.

[@TheKoss11]

Just watched Tombstone... I always cry when Doc Holiday tells Wyatt Earp to go and not look back. Val Kilmer is the greatest actor ever!

[@ClashixTV]

one of my fav movies. i'm ya huckleberry ;)

[@TeresaMarlena]

I love you, no matter what, and there are millions like me, get well Val, see you soon on screen :)

[@kungfoolication]

Favorite actor !!! ?Val kinda sounds like Brando a bit here..get well soon Val !!

[@josephdupont]

Val Kilmer.. god bless you... You make us proud

[@kandyapple8573]

As I listen to Val he sounds like he is making funny sounds as he tries to breathe which Is probably from his tube , and it breaks my heart that he can’t be normal again who he was playing all these wonderful lovable, heartwarming performances. I guess in a way he is better off now then he was then when he first was diagnosed poor Val can’t even sing anymore I feel so bad for him he keeps on keeping strong he has the fighting spirit it’s a great feeling to see him alive and well sounds better each time I see him he is a real Legend and the fact that he beat Cancwr is unbelievable sincerely a sign of the fighter he won’t back down you go Val congratulations keep getting better and reaching the pot of Gold .

[@brendashort1650]

Val Kilmer you're still living doing good

[@superfuzzymomma]

Val, all respect!

[@ClueSign]

He looks much better than a couple of months ago -- has put on some weight and clearly quite articulate and funny. Blessings, Mr. Kilmer.

[@tauresattauresa7137]

He has new teeth. So it was quite an invasive tumour.

[@kandyapple8573]

I bet it was quite the Deconstructed Tumor since it took a real long toll on him and his body a bad toll since he lost a lot due to the tumor since his bones are now Brittle and he can’t speak anymore which makes him feel worse because it was his Livelihood and how he made his living it makes me sad for him because he can’t be who he was .

[@HonRevPTB]

Val I love you brother, you are the Marlon Brando if my generation & you are OUTSTANDING!!!!!!! Please get well & if do make some more movies, because I lovr you man, you are truly an incredible artist & I am fascinated by your incredible talent!!!!!!! I have to thank you, because in highschool I got laid so many times by ripping off your lines from Real Genius & by trying to adopt your swagger & persona buddy!!!!!!! Thanks Val, Gid bless you & get well soon!!!!!!! -Damione Tehan(Damien from Milwaukee)

[@kandyapple8573]

Val is a legend and irreplaceable he deserves a medal for beating Cancers butt !!!! And he is living proof that Miracles can happen. I wish him nothing but happiness, the best in life and love ❤️, I love you Val baby u just keep getting better and you’ll eventually be your old self again.

[@gallopingglen1]

i dont pay attention to Hollywood especially large actors and things, so i didnt know what is going on, or with the battle val had, but i have a soft spot for the guy from his early roles...willow, top secret, real genious Mr Kilmer is FUNNY as hell, YOU ROCK MR KILMER, total hero there. Real witty man, very proud of you! Slaughter and the DOGS! DOGGY STYLE and the first ep are awesome!

[@johngouger3492]

you rock kilmer hope have a speedy recovery

[@niptuck117]

"Sly Stallone on quaaludes." lmfao.

[@larryglenn6276]

I love Val he's my favorite Batman I don't care what anyone says

[@ToniAnnBarandon]

In case anyone is wondering why his tongue is swollen, and he's recovered from cancer but has these remaining symptoms - Radiation, unfortunately, has terrible effects. If you're a late stage cancer patient and need high amounts of it, over months to years it gradually forms fibrosis in the area, hardening the tissue. It can be softened or prevented to a degree with a type of massage, but I imagine this would be hard to do on the tongue. It will likely effect the inside of his throat and the surrounding glands, as well. He's probably coughing because his esophagus is likely swollen and tight, not letting much air through. You can also see he wipes his mouth and nose a lot. The submandibular and salivary glands are probably seized, and since he can't move his tongue much, he may drool or have saliva lay towards the front of his mouth, not being able to use his tongue to move toward the back or frequently swallow. It's amazing how much work a tongue actually performs - that we take for granted or aren't even aware of. My mom had radiation, and it rid her of cancer, as well, but as the years have gone on, she's had terrible side effects from it.

[@jeunellerobinson7494]

Love you, Val.

[@belia1313]

Sounds almost like Marlon Brando, hope Val has gotten better since this interview such a great actor he is

[@jonesy2111]

Val is one of the greatest actors of the past several decades his portrayal of Jim Morrison is legendary... he was more Jim than Jim...he played that port star piece of shit and manged to become him too...Batman not so much

[@chrisdavies73]

Wouldn't it be fuckin cool if Val knocked out some Doors tunes asap.

[@johnnyjabsco1999]

He would sound like Donald Duck singing Doors tunes. Shame. He sounded more like Jim than Jim did in that film.

[@jonesy2111]

Phil McAvity I'd love to hear him do Horse Latitudes... I can only imagine

[@bretttownsend6495]

Val I see your fighting to regain ,I also. See positive results your making Val you can beat all these bad things your going through god loves you buddy it's ok to having health care assistance and would help you look great my opinion get that fire in your belly and beat this you can do it I'm your age and have had some bad things happen but like you Im getting better we both can do this Christ is our best friend trust me

[@andywells397]

val is mega strong..good on ya boy

[@daleravic]

I think Val is recovered but the cancer messed up his voice box. He says it's his tongue but any sound he makes is off. Sucks because he had a unique voice.

[@kandyapple8573]

It’s such a shame that he didn’t get a chance to play in more movies 🍿 like back when he could talk like normal , his voice was so unique and special to all his fans he got a bad rap , now he can only talk with a robotic voice box . What a shame and I am so broken-hearted for him that he had to live as a former shell of himself.

[@russellj.s.257]

Awesome actor

[@TrenchMan93]

Poor Val, hang in there batman!

[@bradmaslen2940]

Damn he looks and sounds so ill. When you watch him in batman forever it's like looking at a completely different person

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

Out of all the great film roles, he was in, you had to pick Batman Forever pffff

[@bradmaslen2940]

no hassle I'm aware of all his greatest roles. He was amazing as him Morrison in the doors, great as iceman in top gun even though he didn't want to be in the film. Was great in heat, and impeccable as doc Holliday in tombstone. Great as gay perry in kiss kiss bang bang. Was difficult off set but great as Montgomery in the island of dr moreau. But of all of those roles in his career you can't deny that batman forever is one of the ones he's most known for and that's why I chose that... pffft

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

Batman Forever was one of his weakest roles. I really don't believe for a second he is best known for that fucking part. Batman is much bigger than any one actor anyway.

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

Krista > Yeah, but some people don't age as much like Eddie Murphy, Keanue Reeves, Winona Ryder and so forth.

[@CelestialWoodway]

It was fucking cancer not the ageing process you geniuses...

[@bttfspencer]

Do you think his tongue will return to normal and his great voice will come back? I think Val Kilmer is more than ready to perform a comeback.

[@mymangobango3533]

RetroActive So do I, unfortunately his body AND his mind are against him. He refuses to get medical help.

[@blakkmetal-wizkokk]

He is playing it off like he's fully recovered from a cancerous tumor and the only remaining symptom is a swollen tongue... Clearly something is up here. I saw him speak today and he sounds the same if not worse, plus he is short of breath and prone to coughing fits. I remember back in November he was having this problem. Now, he only addresses it very vaguely, saying things like, "I'm healing after a tumor and I'm better all the time" when this seems untrue. He is a Christian Scientist, and I don't know to what extent that prevents him from seeking medical attention but I think it's a factor. I think he's purposely don't seeking the treatment he desperately needs because of his religion and maybe even believes that through prayer and whatever nonsense it is that Christian Scientists do he'll be able to cure himself. He simultaneously doesn't want to disappoint his fans who want him to seek medical help as well as not wanting to disappoint himself and his Christian Scientist companions who would rather he not trust in modern medicine. Fascinating, and sad.

[@benneely5512]

Kellen he still battling cancer he just don't want people in he's busyness he been denied it for years and also bc I feel he don't wanna here the criticism about Christian Science medical bc that's where he been going and they don't believe on modern medicine

[@mymangobango3533]

How can a religion, a thing that's suppose to BENEFIT your life, be against modern medical science??? Isn't it called Christian SCIENCE??? OH Val, why?? How can you joke about screenplays when you can barely talk, as the cancer continues to to take over? Run, Val, RUN to the hospital! No more jokes, I refuse to laugh, this isn't funny. This is an emergency & it seems everyone knows it but him.

[@rowefamily8672]

What is it with you people about his Christian faith to believe God is going to heal him, I believe Jesus is our healer and if you think it is foolish to believe God will heal you maybe you need to see all the people that God has healed and still healing today, but like Thomas you dont believe until you see it for yourself well maybe you will see Val get his healing if he turns to Jesus and believes JESUS WILL heal him. this guy on this radio is one sick man.

[@leemcqueen500]

Debra Carroll no you are sick Jesus freak.

[@kandyapple8573]

I know I saw the interview he does not sound good sometimes I think he sounds like he has a frog in his throat ., is short of breath a couple of times , has coughing fits . Like I remember reading an article about him that sometimes when they take him off the tube he suffers a setback like a cold which I believe he has in this one .

[@noelnewlon]

Jonesy sounds like Micheal Cain. And Val sounds like Marlon Brando.

[@bargainboymakem1]

Val had talent in abundance but as the stories go, he was such a nightmare to work with that his career never reached the level it should've done. However, maybe it's down to what's happened with his illness or maybe he just mellowed with age, but he comes across really fucking well here.

[@creepshowcrate]

No, his career reached the highest level possible at one point. He was THE guy. Then it collapsed with two horrible bombs: "The Ghost and the Darkness" and "The Saint." Hard for him to get arrested after that. I thought he was great later on in "Wonderland."

[@CelestialWoodway]

I liked both of those "bombs"

[@patp1150]

my high school bf looked like val kilmer...long blond hair and all..aghhh memories lol

[@Godzilla52]

Kilmer should take this opportunity to star in Brando biopic while he still has that voice.

[@glendale6]

Can't do top gun 2 like that. Hope he can fully recover

[@Ionisus]

great marlon brando impression

[@sean_shimmer]

ed sullivan in the doors movie

[@mrblue8439]

I hope he gets better

[@kelliintexas3575]

Nevermind Val, why does dude keep burping directly into the mic... ?!?!

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

He's Jonesy, that's why dude. See: The Sex Pistols.

[@BuddhaBlurbs]

That's not Val that's the shape shifting organism from The Thing that has absorbed him ...

[@sean_shimmer]

madmartigan!

[@CryptoAvengerTV]

Val if you read these comments I'm sure your religion won't mind if you seek modern medical treatment for an illness this serious. Stay in great spirits you are such a brave & mentally strong man!

[@plstrom]

Val kilmer is from liverpool ?! i didnt know that !

[@kandyapple8573]

Val Is not from Liverpool he is from LA actually, I wish him well and nothing but respect and. Prayers for him that he is able to recover from this horrible situation. And become normal again because it’s so painful to see him like this and heartbreaking 💔 because he had such a beautiful voice , what a legend he could have been as big as Tom Cruise .

[@AFACF]

Keep getting better Val :)

[@adbana2800]

He sounds like Brando back from having root canal!

[@ghostpanic]

Cant believe this is the same Val Kilmer as in the Top Secret Movie, He sounded awesome in his singing! ... This is what drugs do to you kids!!!

[@CelestialWoodway]

Not drugs dumbass.

[@nomobjustice]

LMAO

[@sarashaker6147]

Cancer will do that jackass

[@kandyapple8573]

He was never on Drugs Dude he had Throat Cancer the reason he sounds like he does is because his Body is still recovering ❤️‍🩹 it and his Tongue is Swollen from the Cancer treatment he does sound much better now unfortunately though he lost his original natural speaking voice so in order for him to talk he has to use a Robotic voice box so maybe you should think about that before you make a judgement.

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

Brando doing an impression of Shotgun Red.

[@Platypusfuss]

He sounds like Marlon Brando right before the end

[@brendashort1650]

Good talk about coma

[@schlubopbeebop886]

Dude sounds like a guy doing a Marlon Brando impression with a speech impediment.

[@CryptoAvengerTV]

Sly Boner he actually did an amazing impression of Marlon Brando in "The Island of Dr Moroe" here he does sound similar.

[@jerrylive365]

Chatsworth High!

[@CelicaSainz]

Please to all people : QUIT SMOKING

[@FungusMossGnosis]

Why do you assume Val got a tumor from smoking? I knew a guy in his late 40s who never smoked, organic vegetarian diet most his life, never drank, in fine shape inside and out, and got a cancerous tumor that rendered him unable to speak. Some things are mysterious. Not all bad things that happen to people are preventable.

[@jkitty1089]

Is this for real? or is Val in character?

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

Yeah, he is in character. Fucking mug.

[@bradmaslen2940]

J Kitty most stupid thing I've ever read. You are an complete moron

[@jkitty1089]

piss off! I am clearly not the only person who wondered the same thing. stupid ass trolls-get a damn life.

[@ottson]

He sounds a bit like Marlon Brando actually.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

No, he is NOT in character, he is very ill and has said so, and anyone claiming that he is "in character" is missing the very, very obvious very raspy and labored breathing and deep cough with phlegm. Those are not faked. These have gotten worse in more recent interviews he has done. He is also wiping away drool every few seconds. That is not FAKED. He is extremely ill, and it is quite tragic. His religious beliefs (Christian Science) prevent him from getting normal medical treatment, which is also tragic.

[@artbylarry]

he looks better anyway

[@kandyapple8573]

He is really in much better shape now than he was then but I think 🤔 not picking I feel that he sounds more like he has a cold . I can hear the congestion.

[@ClashixTV]

this is really sad.

[@m.nightshammertime1518]

Val sounds like the head of the 1940s Mafia

[@airforcemarkmg]

Sounds like marlon Brando

[@BillRiccio]

fuckin brutal, i baild out at 2 mins

[@fadetablack817]

thats heroic i didnt even make it to 60secs

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

I am sorry, but show some respect. Everyone gets ill at some point (unless life ends suddenly such as a car accident) and every person dies. Guess what? Illness is tough, and it isn't pretty. Val Kilmer has contributed more to the world than 99% of the creeps commenting on his illness. He has made many films that many people have enjoyed. Show him a tiny bit of HUMAN COMPASSION as he is suffering. That's what makes you a human being and not just a selfish overgrown glob of sperm

[@tiluriso]

I hear ya, it's very difficult to see/hear him like that, I didn't watch much of it either, made me sad, I hope he gets better soon.

[@raindogred]

brando

[@amyclarke41]

OH

[@irishelk3]

Why would you do an interview with a swollen tongue?, up next Val Kilmer goes hiking with a broken leg.

[@creepshowcrate]

lol

[@jeffmalm9708]

why not? You're a sensitive boy aren't you.

[@billsstudio2528]

jeff malm well said

[@AyyyGabagool]

Hinvinny

[@Underhills]

Val sounds like Marlon Brando.

[@Chalor.]

Sounds like Donald Duck!

[@kandyapple8573]

I thought the same thing about him when I heard him speak he sounds just like Donald Duck . , it’s such a shame to witness since he should in my opinion seek real medical care , get the help with overcoming his inability to speak without sounding like he is in a Fishbowl .

[@kandyapple8573]

Brit in Chzech I agree I wish Val would go to a Hospital for real Medical Care because he needs it desperately and he doesn’t need to. be on the Radio right now it sounds so bad he can barely talk. Why he is on the radio is beyond comprehension since he is short of breath , coughing fits , laboring breathing.

[@kingsnake23]

I hope Val is no longer talking like that.

[@vanxanax933]

what 😂

[@VarnaVix]

I wonder if he had part of his tongue removed. He talks with his teeth together, and can't voice consonants very well. That would also explain why his voice hasn't gotten better.

[@sarashaker6147]

His tongue and glands are swollen from the treatment.. He always spoke with less jaw movement but that intensified with the swollen tongue

[@ToniAnnBarandon]

Radiation, unfortunately, has terrible effects. If you're a late stage cancer patient and need high amounts of it, over months to years it gradually forms fibrosis in the area, hardening the tissue. It can be softened or prevented to a degree with a type of massage, but I imagine this would be hard to do on the tongue. It will likely effect the inside of his throat and the surrounding glands, as well. He's probably coughing because his esophagus is likely swollen and tight, not letting much air through. You can also see he wipes his mouth and nose a lot. The submandibular and salivary glands are probably seized, and since he can't move his tongue much, he may drool or have saliva lay towards the front of his mouth, not being able to use his tongue to move toward the back or frequently swallow. It's amazing how much work a tongue actually performs - that we take for granted or aren't even aware of.

[@bclmax]

first!

[@lmjones7716]

Hello, 2005.

[@davidralphs4]

That tissue is really annoying.

[@fanboy2015]

I liked him as Batman.Too bad itv was a crap movie.

[@DronePsyche]

Dude. Go to the fucking hospital

[@brit-in-czech]

Why do this to yourself Val, you sound ridiculous. You really need to be on the radio while going through your troubles?

[@jazzupthattriad1257]

He is gravely ill. And in denial... Tragic to witness...

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

How do you know for sure?

[@ANPHKI]

He by his own account has stated that he hasn't consulted the illness via traditional medical diagnosis in a hospital. He is a devout christian scientist, and in that particular religious cult, they do not believe in medical cures via western medical tradition. He is in the belief, that God will have a cure for it - that is how they operate in this religious sect. And it's absolutely tragic to witness...

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

He is OBVIOUSLY very ill (are you stoned? Do you hear his labored breathing and his deep phlegmatic cough? Do you see him wiping away drool?) He's also talked about it in other interviews. He's done a few Reddit AMAs in which he is very open about his Christian Science beliefs (which means no modern medicine).

[@Pingaheimer]

Damn, wtf.