'The Sheer Audacity' The Story Behind Val Kilmer Getting His Role In 'The Doors' Just Came Out And What An Absolute Legend

Celebrity deaths have a way of capturing the public's attention, especially with stars that they've spent many years with. That's exactly what happened after Val Kilmer's death at 65, with generations of fans mourning the loss. At the same time, he's also being celebrated for his legacy. Case in point: the "sheer audacity" that he went into his audition for "The Doors" with.

"The Doors" is a 1991 musical biopic about the band of the same name, and is considered one of Val Kilmer's best movies. After TMZ reported the actor's death of pneumonia, plenty of folks have penned tributes to him. Jennifer Tilly posted on Twitter about how Kilmer landed the role of Jim Morrison.