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 the David Bowie-starring vampire film The Hunger, 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.
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