Val Kilmer's daughter insists resurrecting late actor with AI 'protects' his IP Val Kilmer's daughter Mercedes Kilmer admits concerns over his AI recreation for As Deep As The Grave are "absolutely valid". 30 April 2026 Val Kilmer's daughter has defended using AI to resurrect the actor for As Deep As The Grave. Val Kilmer is being recreated with AI The late Hollywood icon died last year aged 65 from pneumonia following long-term health struggles stemming from a 2014 throat cancer diagnosis and related treatments including a tracheotomy that left him using a voice box.