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Saturday Night Livetook a moment out from the comedy to pay tribute to former hostVal Kilmer.

Kilmer hostedSNLon Dec. 9, 2000, with musical guestU2.

On Thursday, Kilmer’sTop GunandTop Gun: MaverickcostarTom Cruisepaid tribute to his onscreen rival.

Molly Shannon and Val Kilmer on ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Dec. 9, 2000

Molly Shannon and Val Kilmer on ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Dec. 9, 2000.Credit:NBC

He gave a lot to all of us with his performances."

I wish you well on your next journey."

Saturday Night Liveairs Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock.

Will Forte and Val Kilmer were longtime friends

Val Kilmer as Jeb Bush, Ana Gasteyer as Katherine Harris on ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Dec. 16, 2000.Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

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Val Kilmer as Jeb Bush, Ana Gasteyer as Katherine Harris on ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Dec. 16, 2000

Val Kilmer as Jeb Bush, Ana Gasteyer as Katherine Harris on ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Dec. 16, 2000.Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty