There have been quite a few tributes to Val Kilmer and his presence, and there are bound to be many more in the days to come. As the man who Batman Forever co-star Jim Carrey call

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 made a cameo in Top Gun: Maverick — 36 years after he played Tom Cruise's rival in the original. A lot went into making the on-screen reunion happen. (Mark Humphrey/AP)