[Shaun]

Hollywood director Tony Scott, famous for films including Top Gun, has died after jumping from a bridge in Los Angeles, the authorities have said.

The Los Angeles County Coroner's office said Scott's death was being investigated as a suicide.

British-born Scott, brother of Alien director Ridley, shot to fame in the 1980s with a string of action films.

His blockbuster hits included Crimson Tide, Days of Thunder and Beverly Hills Cop II.

The coroner said Scott, 68, jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge, which spans San Pedro and Terminal Island in Los Angeles.

Lt Joe Bale, from the coroner's office, said the director was seen parking his car and jumping into the water at about 12:30 (19:30 GMT) on Sunday.

His body was recovered from the harbour less than three hours later.

"We will go where the facts take us. We have no reason to believe it was not a suicide," Lt Bale told the BBC.

Scott was famous for his fast-paced blockbusters, and carved out a distinctive style to his films using fast editing and digital effects.

He made a number of films with actor Denzel Washington, including Man on Fire and most recently Unstoppable.

At the time of his death, he was rumoured to be working with Tom Cruise on a sequel to Top Gun.

jesus christ.... R.I.P.

[arista]

What was going on in his Private Life?
Sad he Jumped to his Death. (if that was what went down)


http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/...-director-dies

[arista]

I unserstand why now


thought to have "Inoperable Brain Cancer"


Ref: FoxNewsHD Live (LA)

[Novo]

Poor guy probably little comfort to his family and friends but at least he didn't have to suffer for what could have been months

[arista]

Yes it seems to make sense
he left the note in his office.

A Great Man
he will be missed

[Roy Mars III]

Responsible for so many great movies. True Romance is one of my favourites.

RIP

[arista]

"Inoperable Brain Cancer"


Was just on SkyNews


http://news.sky.com/story/974988/top...d-brain-cancer

[GypsyGoth]

I loved some of his movies.

[Vanessa]

That's so sad.

[the truth]

Tony Scott - rip to a legend!

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A great man. A genius. Loved and respected by all who worked with him. A kind , creative, warm , gentle, afffectionate man. A creator of many movies that will excite and inspire us forever. Also a creator of 100s of quality tv episodes of a variety of shows, a writer of loads of movies and tv shows, an editor, an actor, a cinematographer and a producer of 49 movies. But ultimately he will be remembered as a legendary movie maker and great family man. England / britain salutes a talent fulfilled! Bravo Tony Scott for a life well lived! Condolences to the Scott family and to his children. Rest in peace my friend


Director
1.(7.90) - True Romance (1993)
2.(7.70) - Man on Fire (2004)
Next US airings:
Sun. Sept. 2 11:30 AM MAX

3.(7.63) - "Numb3rs: Trust Metric (#4.1)" (2007)
4.(7.39) - Beat the Devil (2002)
5.(7.20) - Crimson Tide (1995)
6.(7.20) - Enemy of the State (1998)
7.(7.00) - Deja Vu (2006)
8.(6.90) - Spy Game (2001)
9.(6.80) - The Last Boy Scout (1991)
10.(6.80) - Unstoppable (2010)
11.(6.70) - Top Gun (1986)
Next US airings:
Sat. Sept. 1 5:30 PM AMC
Sun. Sept. 2 1:00 AM AMC

12.(6.70) - Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael (1999) (V)
13.(6.59) - "The Hunger: The Swords (#1.1)" (1997)
14.(6.56) - One of the Missing (1969)
15.(6.40) - The Hunger (1983)
16.(6.40) - The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)
Next US airings:
Sun. Aug. 26 12:30 PM FX
Mon. Aug. 27 9:00 AM FX

17.(6.20) - Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
18.(5.90) - Domino (2005)
19.(5.71) - Revenge (1990/I)
20.(5.70) - The Fan (1996)
21.(5.60) - Days of Thunder (1990)
22.(5.56) - Agent Orange (2004)


producer of 100s of tv episodes and 49 movies including;

196.(7.04) - "Numb3rs: Democracy (#3.18)" (2007)
197.(7.03) - "Numb3rs: Calculated Risk (#2.4)" (2005)
198.(7.01) - Into the Storm (2009) (TV)
199.(7.00) - Welcome to the Rileys (2010)
200.(6.90) - The A-Team (2010)
201.(6.90) - The Grey (2011)
202.(6.80) - Tristan + Isolde (2006)
203.(6.80) - Unstoppable (2010)
204.(6.63) - Gettysburg (2011) (TV)
205.(6.61) - Cracks (2009/I)
206.(6.60) - In Her Shoes (2005)
207.(6.41) - Clay Pigeons (1998)
208.(6.40) - The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009

[arista]

http://news.sky.com/story/975119/ton...-he-had-cancer

On his Death
the Coroner has now said he did not have Cancer
A sad Loss