Tony Scott Dead at 68 - Blu-ray Forum

Walts Ghost · 08-20-2012, 03:52 AM

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BREAKING NEWS: Director-producer Tony Scott has died after apparently jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge at Los Angeles Harbor.

The 68 year old directed such films as "Top Gun" and "Enemy of the State."

From ABC 7

Galactus · 08-20-2012, 03:53 AM

WTF???

erixon20 · 08-20-2012, 03:54 AM

Really????

Pondosinatra · 08-20-2012, 03:56 AM

You this isn't one of those Jeff Goldblum died in Australia type hoaxes?

Mandalorian · 08-20-2012, 03:58 AM

Get the **** out of here. Are you serious?

Walts Ghost · 08-20-2012, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

You this isn't one of those Jeff Goldblum died in Australia type hoaxes?

Positive. It's coming from actual news outlets.

Galactus · 08-20-2012, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

Positive. It's coming from actual news outlets.

You got a link dude?

jayturner514 · 08-20-2012, 04:00 AM

This is truly sad! One of probably 3 people in Hollywood I can say I 'waited for his next movie to come out', because whatever it was....I knew I was going to like it. Truly a great loss for the film industry! RIP Mr. Scott....

tommyboy81 · 08-20-2012, 04:02 AM

This is sad

http://www.dailynews.com/ci_21349685...-thomas-bridge

British film director Tony Scott, known for such Hollywood blockbusters as "Top Gun," "Days of Thunder," "Beverly Hills Cop II" and "The Taking of Pelham 123," jumped to his death Sunday from the Vincent Thomas Bridge spanning San Pedro and Terminal Island, according to 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., according to the Coroner's Department and port police.

A suicide note was found inside Scott's black Toyota Prius, which was parked on one of the eastbound lanes of the bridge, said U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Jennifer Osburn.

Scott directed Tom Cruise in "Top Gun," one of the highest-grossing

Director Tony Scott, wife Donna and sons Max and Frank arrive at the premiere of the film "Man On Fire" at the Mann National Theater in Los Angeles, on Sunday, April 18, 2004. (The Associated Press)
films of 1986, and worked with the actor again four years later on the hit "Days of Thunder," which also featured his third and current wife, actress Donna Scott. The couple have twin boys.
Known for his trademark red baseball cap, Scott also directed "Beverly Hills Cop II," starring Eddie Murphy, "Enemy of the State," starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman, and "The Taking of Pelham 123," starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta.

Scott and his older brother, producer Ridley Scott, were co-producers on the CBS dramas "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.

Officers with port police, the

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Los Angeles Police Department and California Highway Patrol joined city firefighters and the Coast Guard in searching the water for his body.
Cargo vessels moved at slow speeds through the east side of the Main Channel during the search, said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey.

"It's a dolorous task and we're working to treat the deceased with the utmost dignity and respect," Humphrey said.

Authorities used sonar equipment to track the man in the port's murky waters and his body was recovered by a dive team around 4:30 p.m., Alva said. Scott's body was taken to a dock in Wilmington and turned over to the county coroner.

One lane of the eastbound side of the bridge was closed to traffic during the investigation.

Erected in 1963, the 6,060-foot bridge links San Pedro with Terminal Island and rises 185 feet at its highest point above the Main Channel of Los Angeles Harbor. Many have taken their lives by jumping from the span.

BluBonnet · 08-20-2012, 04:03 AM

What a tragic end to his life

Snicket · 08-20-2012, 04:05 AM

Sad news. He will be missed.

Walts Ghost · 08-20-2012, 03:54 AM

This is heartbreaking...I can't even...Wow. There are no words right now for how heartbroken I am. I loved his films. Wow...Just wow. RIP, sir.

Phoenix Theory · 08-20-2012, 03:59 AM

wth????

This is sad news.

Omen2002 · 08-20-2012, 04:01 AM

Just read this myself.

RIP

It said there was a suicide note left in his car. I wonder if he was ill. I feel bad for his family.

Taipan · 08-20-2012, 04:03 AM

Interesting. All eyes on his brother, I bet...

Galactus · 08-20-2012, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Taipan

Interesting. All eyes on his brother, I bet...

I don't believe that his movies are good too.

Taipan · 08-20-2012, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Galactus

I don't believe that his movies are good too.

Yeah, that's not what I was hinting at.

Agent Bond · 08-20-2012, 04:11 AM

True Romance is one of my favorite films and I really enjoyed Deja Vu.

Very sad news to hear the loss of the younger brother of one of my favorite directors. RIP.

tommyboy81 · 08-20-2012, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Omen2002

Just read this myself.

RIP

It said there was a suicide note left in his car. I wonder if he was ill. I feel bad for his family.

that what im wondering; if he had something and just couldnt deal with it anymore.

Mandalorian · 08-20-2012, 04:06 AM

This is so sad. He was a favorite of mine. I wonder why. He did leave a note.

08-20-2012, 03:59 AM	#13
Phoenix Theory Banned Member since:Mar 2009 Location:30 Years From Now Home Theater Gallery:228 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:163	wth????This is sad news.

08-20-2012, 03:53 AM	#2
Galactus Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Pillars of Creation Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:31	WTF???

08-20-2012, 03:54 AM	#3
erixon20 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Elmhurst, NY 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:585 DVD collection:78 Trading Score:232	Really????

08-20-2012, 03:56 AM	#4
Pondosinatra Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	You this isn't one of those Jeff Goldblum died in Australia type hoaxes?

08-20-2012, 03:58 AM	#5
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1142 Blu-ray collection:2796 Trading Score:252	Get the **** out of here. Are you serious?

08-20-2012, 04:00 AM	#8
jayturner514 Special Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Right here... Blu-ray collection:197 Trading Score:140	This is truly sad! One of probably 3 people in Hollywood I can say I 'waited for his next movie to come out', because whatever it was....I knew I was going to like it. Truly a great loss for the film industry! RIP Mr. Scott....

08-20-2012, 04:02 AM	#9
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	This is sad http://www.dailynews.com/ci_21349685...-thomas-bridge British film director Tony Scott, known for such Hollywood blockbusters as "Top Gun," "Days of Thunder," "Beverly Hills Cop II" and "The Taking of Pelham 123," jumped to his death Sunday from the Vincent Thomas Bridge spanning San Pedro and Terminal Island, according to 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., according to the Coroner's Department and port police. A suicide note was found inside Scott's black Toyota Prius, which was parked on one of the eastbound lanes of the bridge, said U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Jennifer Osburn. Scott directed Tom Cruise in "Top Gun," one of the highest-grossing Director Tony Scott, wife Donna and sons Max and Frank arrive at the premiere of the film "Man On Fire" at the Mann National Theater in Los Angeles, on Sunday, April 18, 2004. (The Associated Press) films of 1986, and worked with the actor again four years later on the hit "Days of Thunder," which also featured his third and current wife, actress Donna Scott. The couple have twin boys. Known for his trademark red baseball cap, Scott also directed "Beverly Hills Cop II," starring Eddie Murphy, "Enemy of the State," starring Will Smith and Gene Hackman, and "The Taking of Pelham 123," starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta. Scott and his older brother, producer Ridley Scott, were co-producers on the CBS dramas "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. Officers with port police, the Advertisement Los Angeles Police Department and California Highway Patrol joined city firefighters and the Coast Guard in searching the water for his body. Cargo vessels moved at slow speeds through the east side of the Main Channel during the search, said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey. "It's a dolorous task and we're working to treat the deceased with the utmost dignity and respect," Humphrey said. Authorities used sonar equipment to track the man in the port's murky waters and his body was recovered by a dive team around 4:30 p.m., Alva said. Scott's body was taken to a dock in Wilmington and turned over to the county coroner. One lane of the eastbound side of the bridge was closed to traffic during the investigation. Erected in 1963, the 6,060-foot bridge links San Pedro with Terminal Island and rises 185 feet at its highest point above the Main Channel of Los Angeles Harbor. Many have taken their lives by jumping from the span.

08-20-2012, 04:03 AM	#10
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	What a tragic end to his life

08-20-2012, 04:05 AM	#11
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:625 Blu-ray collection:1160 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	Sad news. He will be missed.

08-20-2012, 03:54 AM	#12
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:790 Blu-ray collection:3093 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	This is heartbreaking...I can't even...Wow. There are no words right now for how heartbroken I am. I loved his films. Wow...Just wow. RIP, sir.

08-20-2012, 04:01 AM	#14
Omen2002 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:PA 4K collection:607 Blu-ray collection:1767 DVD collection:763 MA collection:2 Digital collection:3 iTunes collection:6	Just read this myself. RIP It said there was a suicide note left in his car. I wonder if he was ill. I feel bad for his family.

08-20-2012, 04:03 AM	#15
Taipan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Location:In my theater room. Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:4	Interesting. All eyes on his brother, I bet...

08-20-2012, 04:11 AM	#18
Agent Bond Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada Blu-ray collection:227 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:3	True Romance is one of my favorite films and I really enjoyed Deja Vu. Very sad news to hear the loss of the younger brother of one of my favorite directors. RIP.

08-20-2012, 04:06 AM	#20
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1142 Blu-ray collection:2796 Trading Score:252	This is so sad. He was a favorite of mine. I wonder why. He did leave a note.

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