Tony Scott, Legendary Film Director, Commits Suicide

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Published on Tuesday, 21 August 2012 07:42
Written by Janet Walker
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Tony Scott, legendary film director and producer, died from an apparent suicide on Sunday. According to sources, Scott, 68, the brother of Director Ridley Scott, jumped to his death from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles.

Sources indicate Scott scaled the ten foot wall separating the highway and “without hesitation” jumped 185 feet to his death. Divers recovered his body from the Los Angeles Harbor at approximately 4:30PM. A suicide note was found in his vehicle with next of kin contact information. It has been reported that an additional instructional suicide note was also recovered in his office.

Born in northern England, Scott left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry’s love of the testosterone charged, fast action, espionage thriller with such film as Jerry Bruckheimer’s “Top Gun,” “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3” and “Spy Game.” His recent television credits include “The Good Wife” and “Numb3rs” both of CBS. He has an additional film biography that included twenty-four credits as Director, five Actor credits, three Cinematographer credits, two credits as Writer and two as Editor. Additionally, he has twenty-two documentary self credits and three ‘Thanks” credits. His golden touch and creative expression will be greatly missed.

He had collaborations with many Hollywood heavyweights that, in addition to Jerry Bruckheimer, included Tom Cruise, Robert Reford, Brad Pitt, Denzel Washington, John Travolta and many others.

Early rumors attributed his actions to inoperable brain cancer. His family has denied those rumors. An autopsy was scheduled and the LA Corner has deferred ruling on the exact cause of death.

Surviving him are his wife, twin sons and brother, numerous friends and countless fans around the world.

Funeral arrangements have not been released.

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