Val Kilmer tweets smiling photo after tumor treatment, as family claim he's killing himself with Christian Science
- The Batman star reportedly entered intensive care in Los Angeles after he began coughing up blood late last month
- Members of Kilmer's family tell TMZ the 55-year-old has a tumor in his neck for which he's refused treatment since the summer
- Kilmer had previously posted to his Facebook page that he'd been admitted to the hospital with a 'complication' for which he needed observation
Val Kilmer reappeared on social media Sunday in a Twitter picture with the message 'This was taken last Friday when I was released from the hospital and on my way home. FREEDOM!!!!'
The tweet came days after the Batman star had reportedly been rushed to a hospital after he began bleeding from the throat due to a tumor for which family told TMZ the 55-year-old had been refusing treatment since the summer because of his religious convictions.
The Christian Science adherent was last heard from following his admittance to UCLA intensive care late last month for a 'complication' the needed observation 'under the watchful eye of the UCLA ICU.'
Freedom! Val Kilmer tweeted this photo Sunday along with a message to followers that he'd been released from the hospital
In his January 31 Facebook post, Kilmer denied having undergone treatment for a tumor.
He wrote: 'Thank you for all your sweet support. But I have not had a tumor, or a tumor operations, or any operation.'
The star did not shed any more light on what he was at the medical center for, but those around him are keeping a tight-lip about the matter.
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.'
However, according to TMZ, 'Doctors performed surgery and he's currently recovering.'
When the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang star was in small claims court in October he told a judge he was unable to speak because his tongue was swollen.
He was in court because of a dispute that had to do with his home and renovations made there.
Not in the best health? In December, while at an LA Clippers game, the 55-year-old star had a grey sweater tied around his neck and TMZ claims family members of his told them he's got a tumor in his neck that he won't treat because of his Christian Science convictions
Speaking out: Kilmer denied from the hospital that he has a tumor or had any surgery
Sources told TMZ that his family is 'upset' because they feel the actor has 'ignored the [tumor] problem and allowed it to get worse.'
Kilmer was seen on January 16 with a scarf around his neck during a Lakers game which he attended with his son Jack.
In December, while at an LA Clippers game, he had a grey sweater tied around his neck.
In August Val looked much thinner when running errands in Malibu. TMZ reported at the time the star had been exercising more with regular walks.
He also looked gaunt in December while Christmas shopping at Levi's.
The year before he had looked much fuller. In 2006 she showed off a 'pot belly' while at the beach.
Kilmer was married to Joanne Whalley from 1988 to 1996. In addition to Jack, he has a daughter Mercedes, 23.
Almost unrecognizable: The Tombstone star looked very trim in December 2014 while Christmas shopping in Malibu at Levi's
A changing man: The LA native looked heavier in 2006 (left) and much thinner in 2014 (right)
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