It’s been nearly four decades since Top Gun hit theaters, and the movie is still an American classic. Released in May 1986, the film follows a group of Top Gun Naval Fighters as they learn to train and refine their elite flying skills.

Near the end of his life, Val Kilmer was able to revisit one of his most famous roles: Tom “Iceman” Kazansky in Top Gun: Maverick. It was a character he initially had no interest in playing. Kilmer died on April 1 from pneumonia at the age of 65,

Val Kilmer, the actor known for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever," died on Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 65. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed to The New York Times that the cause of death was pneumonia.

Val Kilmer had several iconic roles throughout his career, but the late actor will always be remembered as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky from the 1986 movie Top Gun. Before he signed on to play the cocky naval aviator in the movie,

Actors from the two 'Top Gun' movies — including Anthony Edwards, Jennifer Connelly and Danny Ramirez — are sharing tributes to Val Kilmer after the actor died at 65 on April 1. Kilmer portrayed the character Tom "Iceman" Kazansky in 1986's 'Top Gun' and reprised the role for a cameo in 2022's 'Top Gun: Maverick.

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

Val Kilmer had several iconic roles throughout his career, but the late actor will always be remembered as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky from the 1986 movie Top Gun. Before he signed on to play the cocky naval aviator in the movie,

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