"Val will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on forever in the films and performances he so brilliantly shared with us," Michael Douglas wrote in his tribute to Val Kilmer.

Val Kilmer died this past Tuesday at the age of 65 and in the wake of his death many celebrities and filmmakers have posted tributes to the "Top Gun" star. Perhaps none have been more heartfelt than Will Forte's essay on Vulture.

As Iceman in 'Top Gun,' Val Kilmer, who died yesterday at 65, brought all of his warmth and intelligence to bear.

Charismatic and versatile, he also won praise for memorable roles as Iceman in 'Top Gun' and Doc Holliday in 'Tombstone,' but his unpredictable behavior ruffled some feathers in Hollywood.

Val Kilmer, best known for his role in the 'Top Gun' movies with Tom Cruise and his role as Batman, died at age 65 on April 1, 2025, of pneumonia. See his life and career in photos

"Heat" co-stars Josh Brolin and Robert De Niro, as well as "Top Gun" co-stars Tom Cruise and Danny Ramirez are among those honoring Val Kilmer.

Val Kilmer, who died this week, had an extensive dating history during his Hollywood heartthrob years that included stars like Cher, Daryl Hannah, Cindy Crawford and Angelina Jolie.

Kilmer also said that there was "very little" to the character of Iceman so he invited his own backstory. "None of us knew at the time what a crazy commercial success the film wou