Hollywood mourns the loss of the “Top Gun,” “Tombstone,” “Mindhunters,” "Heat" and “Batman Forever” actor after his death at age 65

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, known for his roles in Top Gun and Batman Forever, has died aged 65. Kilmer died of pneumonia on Thursday in Los Angeles, his daughter Mercedes told US media. She said her father had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 but later recovered.

See celebrities' reactions to Val Kilmer's death, including former co-stars and directors the actor worked with on films like 'Top Gun' and 'Batman Forever.'

After news of Val Kilmer's death, Variety looks back at his career in photos, from "Top Gun" to "Batman Forever" and more.

Before becoming Batman, Jim Morrison, or Doc Holliday, the late Val Kilmer—who passed away Tuesday at age 65—established his extraordinary versatility through four standout performances in the 1980s that showcased his remarkable range as a performer.

Val Kilmer flew a fighter jet and drove the Batmobile for one great movie life. Here are his 10 best roles, from "Willow" to "The Doors."

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.

To solve the problem of Val’s availability during the series, Jack Kilmer was drafted in as the voice of Madmartigan in two pivotal episodes, Prisoners of Skellin and Children of the Wyrm. Jack Kilmer explained how the whole thing came together in a recent Interview with Coming Soon:

April 2 (UPI) -- Hollywood is mourning the death of Top Gun and Willow star Val Kilmer at the age of 65. Kilmer's cause of death Tuesday was pneumonia, according to his daughter Mercedes. He had battled throat cancer, which robbed him of his voice, for more than a decade.

Explore the relationships Val Kilmer had with his ex-wife Joanne Whalley and their children, Mercedes and Jack Kilmer, following his passing at age 65.