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Val Kilmer has released a statement clarifying that he doesn’t have cancer and his friend Michael Douglas is mistaken.

“I love Michael Douglas but he is misinformed. The last time I spoke to him was almost two years ago, when I asked him for a referral for a specialist to get a diagnosis for a lump in my throat, which prevented me from continuing a tour of my play CITIZEN TWAIN,” the 56-year-old actor wrote on Facebook. “I ended up using a team at UCLA and have no cancer whatsoever. I still have a swollen tongue and am rehabbing steadily.”

“Some fans have mistakenly thought my silence about my personal issues meant that somehow I wasn’t being responsible to my health, because of my reliance on prayer and Love. Nothing could be further from the truth. Altho I am very grateful for all the support from around the world, when people found out I had a physical challenge. I hope this puts to rest any further concerns about my health by publications that have no respect for the truth. Whatever led Michael Douglas to speculate about my health, he’s a loving and devoted friend to a privileged group of talent people around the world, and I’m sure he meant no harm,” Val continued. Read the entire statement below.

Michael Douglas has reportedly revealed that his former co-star and friend Val Kilmer is battling cancer and things do not look good for him.

“The picture didn’t turn out as well as I hoped but I had a wonderful time. Val was a wonderful guy who is dealing with exactly what I had, and things don’t look too good for him,” the 72-year-old actor said (via People). Michael had stage 4 oral cancer, which he confirmed he beat back in 2013.

“My prayers are with him. That’s why you haven’t heard too much from Val lately,” Michael added.

Last year, there were rumors that Val had a throat tumor removed, but he denied those rumors.

Val and Michael starred in 1996′s The Ghost and the Darkness together. We’re wishing Val all the best.

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Gwyneth Paltrow keeps it chic and sophisticated while attending The Broad Museum Black Tie Inaugural Dinner held at The Broad on Thursday (September 17) in Los Angeles.

The 42-year-old actress was joined by Tobey Maguire, Owen Wilson, Val Kilmer, Rosanna Arquette, Tessa Thompson and Wendi Murdoch at the event celebrating the September 20th public opening of The Broad, L.A.’s newest contemporary art museum.

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The day before, Tobey was spotted making his way inside El Capitan Theatre to make an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live where he promoted his latest film Pawn Sacrifice – Watch a clip of his interview below!

FYI: Gwyneth is wearing a Monique Lhuillier top and pants with Brian Atwood shoes.

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Val Kilmer took to Facebook to shut down reports that he had throat tumor surgery!

“Thank you for all your sweet support. But I have not had a tumor, or a tumor operations, or any operation. I had a complication where the best way to receive care was to stay under the watchful eye of the ucla ICU,” the 55-year-old actor wrote on social media.

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He added, “Friends have assisted who know my spiritual convictions and have been most sensitive and kind for the extra effort in making sure there’s minimum gossip and silly talk. I am praying for a speedy return to the boards as they say. God bless you all and please don’t worry. Love and deep affection , Val.”

Val Kilmer has been hospitalized after he started bleeding from his throat at his Malibu home on Monday (January 26), according to TMZ.

The 55-year-old actor was admitted to UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, where a surgery was performed to stop the bleeding and remove what was believed to be a throat tumor.

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If you weren’t aware, Val was unable to speak during a court appearance last year regarding his home because his tongue was swollen.

We wish Val a speedy recovery after his surgery!

Val Kilmer holds on to his shopping bags after doing some shopping at the Levi’s store on Sunday (December 21) in Malibu, Calif.

The 54-year-old actor is looking very thin these days after recently losing a major amount of weight.

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Val, who will be celebrating his 55th birthday on December 31, will next be seen in the movie Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn as the author Mark Twain. The film is currently scheduled to be released on April 17, 2015.

According to TMZ, Val achieved his weight loss with healthy eating, exercise, and long walks on the beach by his Malibu home.