It was a poignant interview, the last Val Kilmer gave before losing his voice to throat cancer. An interview in which Kilmer that revealed great vulnerability and humility—two words not normally associated with the brilliant actor when he was at the peak of his powers.

In the wake of Val Kilmer’s death on April 1 at age 65, there have been touching tributes from costars and career retrospectives sure to inspire new viewings of his most memorable roles, from Top Gun to Tombstone.