Val Kilmer Rushed to the Hospital for Throat Tumor: Report

Val Kilmer was rushed to hospital earlier this week after the actor began bleeding from the throat. Photo: Getty

Val Kilmer was rushed to the hospital Monday night after the actor began bleeding from the throat due to a suspected tumor, TMZ reports.

The Santa Monica Fire Department confirms to PEOPLE that a man was transported from Kilmer's address to the hospital after a 911 call on Monday night.

"We received a call at 11:31 p.m. from that address," a spokesperson says. "He was transported ALS [advanced life support] to the hospital."

ALS paramedics respond to more serious emergencies and can administer IVs, more medications and other support, while private ambulances respond to more minor injuries, the spokesperson explains: "It's not uncommon for an ALS crew to respond to an incident."

The Top Gun star, 55, was treated at the UCLA Medical Center, and is now recovering from surgery, according to TMZ.

Kilmer has never spoken publicly about any health issue, though TMZ reports that his family has been aware of his condition. The actor's rep has not yet commented on the situation.