Cher told PEOPLE in 2020 that Val Kilmer, who died on Tuesday, April 1, wouldn't call her by her actual name — and revealed the nickname he used for her.

Cher and Val Kilmer dated in the early ’80s. The late “Top Gun” actor revealed in his 2020 memoir that the musician helped him during his health scare.

Cher is looking back on her thrilling relationship with ex-boyfriend Val Kilmer following his tragic death. After the “Batman Forever” star died of pneumonia at age 65 on Tuesday, the singer, 78, posted a touching tribute to her former flame on social media.