Scott cancer rumour denied
The widow of British film director Tony Scott has denied reports that her husband had inoperable brain cancer, according to Hollywood website TMZ.
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Tony Scott's first film role
In this BFI archive footage, a young Tony Scott is seen starring in his brother Ridley's very first film, Boy and Bicycle, shot when still a student at the Royal College of Art.
Scott will be 'remembered as one of the ultimate action directors'
Film critic James King said the industry had been left in shock by Scott's death, adding that the director would be remembered for his "edge-of-your-seat thrillers".
He told Sky News:
Go buy his films, watch his films, and you'll see an incredibly confident director, so for that person to have taken their own life just seems utterly bizarre.
I think he'll be remembered as one of the ultimate action directors. He wasn't ashamed by that.
Maybe some critics had a go at him because his films weren't intellectually challenging. But when they looked as good as they did, who cares? They were incredibly stylish.
He trained in fine art, he was an artist.
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Suicide note found in Tony Scott's office
Tony Scott's body was recovered from Los Angeles Harbour water several hours after members of the public called police at around 12:35pm local time (7.30pm BST) to report that someone had jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge, the Associated Press reports.
The reports adds that a note with contact information was found in Scott's car and a suicide note was later found in his office.
Actors sad about 'awful' Tony Scott news
Nick Frost is a British comic actor:
Terribly sad news about Tony Scott. Rest in peace.
From @nickjfrost on Twitter:Elijah Wood is best known for his role as Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings trilogy:
awful news about Tony Scott. rest in peace.
From @woodelijah on Twitter:James Corden is a British comedian and actor:
Just heard the news about Tony Scott. So very sad. May he rest in peace.
From @JKCorden on Twitter:Industry giants mourn 'tragic' loss of 'inspiring director'
Ron Howard directed Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code:
No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day
From @RealRonHoward on Twitter:Adam Shankman is a TV producer, director and choreographer whose credits include Glee, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Wedding Planner:
My heart stopped when I heard of the tragic death of 1 of r most inspiring directors, Tony Scott. Rest In Peace Tony. U will be missd so...
From @adammshankman on Twitter:Mark Romanek directed feature films Never Let Me Go and One Hour Photo as well as numerous music videos for the likes of Coldplay, Madonna, David Bowie and Michael Jackson:
Tony Scott was incredibly encouraging to me at an early stage of my career. He was generous, gregarious & immensely talented. Sadness.
From @markromanek on Twitter:Shock at death of 'rambunctious cinematic spirit'
Edgar Wright is a British film director, writer and producer whose credits include Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and Tintin:
I just woke up to hear about Tony Scott. Can't believe it. As I hope was evident in my work, I was big fan of his. Rest In Peace, sir.
From @edgarwright on Twitter:'The Last Boy Scout', 'True Romance', 'Crimson Tide', 'Man On Fire' and yes, 'Domino' too. Tony Scott was a rambunctious cinematic spirit.
From @edgarwright on Twitter:Philip Bloom is a cameraman and filmmaker:
bloody hell. Tony Scott RIP. AM IN SHOCK #fb
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Tom Cruise: Tony Scott was a 'creative visionary'
Authorities in America say the director of 'Top Gun', Tony Scott, has died after jumping off a bridge in Los Angeles.
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