United Kingdom, April 8 -- Val Kilmer has been remembered as a true "eccentric".

The actor, best known for his roles in 'Top Gun', 'The Doors', and 'Batman Forever', died aged 65 on 1 April in Los Angeles from pneumonia after a long battle with throat cancer that left him needing a voice box and feeding tube.

People magazine has now published a cover story on his life, recalling his past interviews and including tributes from his closest friends and colleagues.

Val's long-time collaborator David Zucker was featured in the special edition of the publication and recalled the actor's audition for 'Top Secret!'

He said: "He did an Elvis impersonation that was incredible."

David, who last saw Val about a year ago, added: "I don't see that...