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.”

Kilmer, who previously battled cancer, died after suffering from pneumonia on Tuesday, his daughter confirmed.

While Glen Powell definitely uses a stunt double and has called the Mission: Impossible franchise a “death trap,” when it comes to his approach to making movies, he can definitely compare to the Top Gun movie star. Here's what Powell said when he was asked about how he’s seen himself “grow” not only as an actor and professional, but as a producer:

"Top Gun" fans are mourning Val Kilmer, who commanded the screen as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky in the classic 1986 film.

The legendary actor, who died from pneumonia on Tuesday at the age of 65, reflected on the huge acting decision he faced in his mid-20s when presented with the movie script.

Easily the least well-known film on the list, but it’s knocked Batman out of the Top 10, is this gangster biopic based on the real-life Irish American mobster Danny Greene, played by the late Ray Stevenson. Set in the early 1960s, Kilmer plays Detective Joe Manditski, who’s determined to bring him to justice.

Val Kilmer had a face that belonged in movies. A stunningly beautiful heartthrob known for his chiseled jaw and shock of blonde hair that looked great either messy or perfectly coiffed, Kilmer practically glowed whenever he was onscreen, as if he was put on Earth by God himself for the purpose of getting immortalized on film.

Kilmer passed away April 1 from pneumonia at the age of 65. But, just years before his death, he reprised one of his most iconic roles as Adm. Tom “Iceman” Kazansky for Top Gun: Maverick, marking the final time he and Cruise would appear on screen together.

Mission: Impossible and Top Gun star Tom Cruise gave an emotional speech about his friend and co-star Val Kilmer following his sad passing from complications with pneumonia