In the wake of Val Kilmer's recent demise, actress Jennifer Tilly is recounting her fondest memories with him.

King indeed. His performance in The Doors is just one part of the late actor's legacy, given his many beloved movie roles. He famously starred opposite Tom Cruise in Top Gun, and Kilmer had a sweet scene in Maverick that honored his work in the original. Plus he had iconic roles in Willow, Heat, and more.

Celebrities shared their tributes to Val Kilmer, the ‘Batman’ actor who died of pneumonia at the age of 65 on April 1

Following Val Kilmer’s death from pneumonia, actors and collaborators from Josh Brolin to Jennifer Tilly and Josh Gad paid tribute to the Top Gun actor’s enduring legacy.

Legendary actor Val Kilmer passed away this week at the age of 65 after coming down with pneumonia. And it sounds like he made quite an impression during the audition for one of his most prominent roles.

Francis Ford Coppola, who directed Kilmer in 2011 film “Twixt,” wrote, “Val Kilmer was the most talented actor when in his High School, and that talent only grew greater throughout his life. He was a wonderful person to work with and a joy to know — I will always remember him.”

Michael Mann, Francis Ford Coppola, Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey and Josh Brolin were among the many entertainment industry figures who paid tribute to Val Kilmer after news of his death was announced.

Michael Mann, Josh Brolin and Don Winslow are among the industry insiders paying tribute to Val Kilmer, the veteran star who died April 1 at 65.

Actor Josh Brolin and director Michael Mann are among those honoring actor Val Kilmer after his death on Tuesday at age 65.