Thats exactly whats been happening in the wake of val kilmer s death at 65, with generations of fans mourning the loss. · val kilmer never actually met jim morrison, but the spirit of the lizard king spoke to him last year in a dream. The studio fights, lawsuits, casting drama—it’s a miracle the film ever made it to theaters. Stone even had to abandon evita (sorry, madonna) to make room for the psychedelic circus that the doors became. The doors are soon invited to perform on the ed sullivan show, only to be told by one of the producers that they must change the lyric girl we couldnt get much higher in the song light my fire, due to a reference to drugs. · but it was stone’s obsession and kilmer ’s uncanny embodiment that finally got the film made. · the surviving members of the doors claim that val kilmer did such a good job playing and singing as jim morrison that they could not distinguish his voice from the real jim morrison. At the same time hes also being celebrated for his legacy. · discover 46 fascinating facts about the iconic movie the doors , uncovering the legendary music, captivating performances, and remarkable storyline. · val kilmer leaves such a vast legacy as the world mourns the news of his death at 65. “it was a strange feeling,” says the actor. There’s so much to be said about his charisma, his range, his smolder, his volleyball skills, his work.