‘Top Gun' star Val Kilmer breathes his last at 65

Val Kilmer just passed away at the age of 65.

As per reports by The New York Times, his daughter, Mercedes, confirmed the death of the enigmatic actor, also known for his roles in the films Batman Forever and The Doors rocker Jim Morrison.

As NYT and the Associated Press confirmed the cause of death to be pneumonia, the US Today are still waiting on a response from Val’s representatives.

Previously, the actor was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and battled it valiantly and rather publicly, undergoing a tracheotomy in 2015 that caused him to lose his voice, but still continued acting and writing.

Val made his iconic debut in the 1984 movie, Top Secret before proceeding to establish himself as a renowned actor over the span of three decades in Hollywood.

He rose to global stardom after starring as Lt. Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, the rival turned wingman to Tom Cruise’s "Maverick" in the 1986 blockbuster film Top Gun.

Decades later, Val caused fans to go wild over his 2022 return in the sequel movie, Top Gun: Maverick, as Admiral Kazansky, in a brief yet emotional scene opposite Cruise, marking his last onscreen appearance in a film.