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20/08/2012
Suicide Death For Hollywood Director Tony Scott
Tony Scott, the Hollywood director famous for hit films including Top Gun and Crimson Tide, has died after jumping from a bridge in Los Angeles.
The LA County Coroner's office said Scott's death is being treated as suicide.
"I can confirm that Tony Scott has passed away. The family asks that their privacy is respected at this time," Scott's spokesman, Simon Halls, said.
The 68-year-old jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge. The director was seen parking his car and jumping into the water at about 12:30 on Sunday. His body was found less than three hours later. A note was found in his car and another in his office.
British-born Scott, brother of Alien director Ridley, famous films also include Days of Thunder and True Romance.
Fellow director Ron Howard tweeted: "No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day."
Sin City director Robert Rodriguez posted: "Damn. Great knowing you, buddy. Thanks for the inspiration, advice, encouragement, and the decades of great entertainment."
Duncan Jones, director of Source Code and Moon, sent out a message on the social network saying: "Just heard about Tony Scott news. Horrible... Tony was a truly lovely man who took me under his wing & ignited my passion to make films."
Actor Elijah Wood added: "Awful news about Tony Scott. Rest in peace."
Stephen Fry tweeted: "Deeply saddened to hear the news about Tony Scott. A fine film-maker and the most charming, modest man."
Scott was married three times and had twin sons with his third wife, Donna Wilson.
(GK)
The LA County Coroner's office said Scott's death is being treated as suicide.
"I can confirm that Tony Scott has passed away. The family asks that their privacy is respected at this time," Scott's spokesman, Simon Halls, said.
The 68-year-old jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge. The director was seen parking his car and jumping into the water at about 12:30 on Sunday. His body was found less than three hours later. A note was found in his car and another in his office.
British-born Scott, brother of Alien director Ridley, famous films also include Days of Thunder and True Romance.
Fellow director Ron Howard tweeted: "No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day."
Sin City director Robert Rodriguez posted: "Damn. Great knowing you, buddy. Thanks for the inspiration, advice, encouragement, and the decades of great entertainment."
Duncan Jones, director of Source Code and Moon, sent out a message on the social network saying: "Just heard about Tony Scott news. Horrible... Tony was a truly lovely man who took me under his wing & ignited my passion to make films."
Actor Elijah Wood added: "Awful news about Tony Scott. Rest in peace."
Stephen Fry tweeted: "Deeply saddened to hear the news about Tony Scott. A fine film-maker and the most charming, modest man."
Scott was married three times and had twin sons with his third wife, Donna Wilson.
(GK)
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