Actor Val Kilmer, best known for his roles in Hollywood's biggest films of the 80s and 90s, has reportedly died at the age of 65.

The dynamic that Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise had on screen in Top Gun was iconic in every way possible. Even though the two were adversaries, their chemistry as scene partners was highly praised. With this, it would be difficult to imagine a world where Pete Mitchell came back and Tom Kazansky didn’t.

In Top Gun, Val Kilmer was cocky and brash fighter pilot Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, who spends the movie competing with the equally cocky and brash Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise.

Actors from the two 'Top Gun' movies — including Anthony Edwards, Jennifer Connelly and Danny Ramirez — are sharing tributes to Val Kilmer after the actor died at 65 on April 1. Kilmer portrayed the character Tom "Iceman" Kazansky in 1986's 'Top Gun' and reprised the role for a cameo in 2022's 'Top Gun: Maverick.

Val Kilmer, who starred in films such as Top Gun, The Doors, and Batman Forever while earning a reputation as a Hollywood bad boy, has died, the New

Cruise “rallied hard" for Kilmer to appear in the sequel. Filming was "emotional" and tears were shed. Kilmer said playing Iceman again was like reuniting "with a long-lost friend."

Val Kilmer wrote candidly about life, love and "Top Gun" in his 2020 memoir. Upon his death, we revisit the book's most interesting revelations.

The legendary actor, who died from pneumonia on Tuesday at the age of 65, reflected on the huge acting decision he faced in his mid-20s when presented with the movie script.