Dead at 65, Kilmer spent his life in pursuit of wonderful things, even if it meant rubbing others the wrong way.

Fellow actors, industry figures, fans, and family are mourning the death of Val Kilmer. Kilmer died from pneumonia at age 65 on April 1, according to his daughter Mercedes. The award-winning actor, who starred in 1980s and ’90s blockbusters Top Gun and Batman Forever and was also known for portraying musician Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s The Doors,

Nicolas Cage, who starred alongside Kilmer in 2009's "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," shared a statement with "Good Morning America" on Wednesday, paying tribute to his former co-star. "I always liked Val and am sad to hear of his passing. I thought he was a genius actor," Cage said.

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.

Charismatic actor Val Kilmer, handsome star of "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever," who played Jim Morrison in "The Doors," has died at age 65.

This article contains mention of death. Val Kilmer played many roles and was always appreciated for his variety on screen. However, two of his most appreciated acting performances that will always be remembered were in Top Gun and Batman Forever,