‘Top Gun’ Director Tony Scott Commits Suicide

‘Top Gun’ Director Tony Scott Commits Suicide
‘Top Gun’ Director Tony Scott Commits Suicide

The critically-acclaimed director reportedly jumped to his death in L.A. on August 19th. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family today.

Tony Scott -- famous for directing Top Gun, Enemy of the State, and many more -- jumped off the Vincent Thomas Bridge on August 19, according to a new report. The 68-year-old left a suicide note in his car. He reportedly jumped around 12:30 pm and his body was found around 4:30 pm, according to TMZ. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCuHcjTJhGk?showinfo=0&w=560&h=315] Watch More ENTV Videos! We're so sad to hear this devastating news. UPDATE: ABC News is reporting that Tony had been suffering from inoperable brain cancer before his death.

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