From playing rock legends to gunslingers, Kilmer left a huge mark on Hollywood with a career spanning more than four decades.

In “Top Gun: Maverick,” Kazansky — who had risen to the rank of admiral — was dying of throat cancer and unable to speak, but wanted to talk with Maverick one final time. During the emotional reunion that took place in a home office, Kazansky gave Maverick the advice, “It’s time to let go.”

Val Kilmer's cause of death has been confirmed after the Batman actor sadly died at the age of 65, with the tragic news emerging nine days after his passing