Kilmer and Cher dated after they met at a birthday party in the early '80s When Cher and Val Kilmer dated in the early '80s, they had special nicknames for one another. Speaking with PEOPLE in 2020, the "Believe" singer opened up about her relationship with the Top Gun star,

Cher is remembering her late friend and former boyfriend, Val Kilmer. Kilmer, who died Tuesday from pneumonia at the age of 65, dated in the 1980s. They had nicknames for each other, according to Cher.

Cher is looking back on her thrilling relationship with ex-boyfriend Val Kilmer following his tragic death. After the “Batman Forever” star died of pneumonia at age 65 on Tuesday, the singer, 78, posted a touching tribute to her former flame on social media.