Val Kilmer says he's awaiting tests but doesn't have tumour
Kilmer, 55, known for movies including Top Gun, tells Facebook followers he has a 'complication'
Hollywood star Val Kilmer confirmed Saturday that he is hospitalized and awaiting medical results, but said he doesn't have a tumour and hasn't had surgery.
In a message on his Facebook page, the 55-year-old Kilmer said he was in UCLA Medical Center's intensive-care unit in Los Angeles for a "complication."
"We are waiting for X-ray results and will stay close to my doctors advising, my family and Christian Science practitioner when all the facts are in," he said in the post. "Then I'll do what's best and be back at it sooner than you can shake a gossip column at an out of work actor."
Earlier Saturday, his publicist, Liz Rosenberg, confirmed his hospitalization. She said the tests were for a possible tumour and that his two adult children were caring for him at the hospital. Rosenberg confirmed his Facebook post late Saturday night.
Kilmer thanked fans for their support and told them not to worry.
"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," he said.
Kilmer is known for roles in movies ranging from Top Gun to Heat and Tombstone.
In one of his latest visits to Canada, he was at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2011 as one of the stars of the Francis Ford Coppola film Twixt.