LA's Daily Breeze is reporting (and now confirmed by other outlets) that director Tony Scott jumped to his death on Sunday from the Vincent Thomas Bridge spanning San Pedro and Terminal Island.
According to the Los Angeles County coroner's officials, Scott, 68, climbed a fence on the south side of the bridge's apex and leapt off "without hesitation" around 12:30 p.m.
Investigators found a note in Scott's black Toyota Prius which listed contact information. A suicide note was later found at his office.
A spokesman for the Scott family said: "I can confirm that Mr. Scott has indeed passed away. The family asks that their privacy be respected at this time."
Scott is known for directing such films as Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, Days of Thunder, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Spy Game, Man on Fire, Deja Vu, The Taking of Pelham 123 and most recently, Unstoppable.
Scott and his older brother, Ridley Scott, also produced films and such TV dramas as "Numb3rs" and "The Good Wife." The pair recently wrapped "Coma," a four-hour, two-night medical thriller starring Ellen Burstyn set for release next month on A&E.
Scott was married to actress Donna Scott. They have twin sons.
Shocking. He was still pretty big in business, after all. But who knows what pushes someone to such a horrible decision.
My favorite film by him was probably True Romance. Rest in peace, Tony.
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Director Tony Scott commits suicide.
- 20/08/2012 08:34:41 AM
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Very sad to hear. *NM*
- 20/08/2012 03:50:31 PM
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Update: "He had inoperable brain cancer, a source close to him told ABC News."
- 20/08/2012 05:28:16 PM
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It seems he didn't want to go out like that
- 20/08/2012 06:07:51 PM
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