United Kingdom, April 3 -- Jim Carrey has paid tribute to Val Kilmer's "grace and courage".

The 63-year-old actor appeared opposite Kilmer in 1995's 'Batman Forever' and he has shared a poignant message about his late co-star following his death aged 65 earlier this week from complications related to pneumonia after a long battle with health issues.

He said in a statement: "I'm remembering Val Kilmer today with great admiration for him as a man and as a generational talent who left us an enviable legacy of indelible acting performances.

"His greatest artistic achievements were rivaled only by the grace and courage with which he endured his life's most challenging moments.

"Wishing his family so much love."

Kilmer followed Michael Kea...