‘Top Gun’ Director Tony Scott Commits Suicide By Jumping Off Bridge

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Famed director Tony Scott has committed suicide by leaping to his death off an LA bridge, according to the LA Coroner.

Scott, who directed such major movies as “Top Gun” and “Beverly Hills Cop II,” is the brother of director/producer Ridley Scott.

According to the Coroner’s office a suicide note was found inside Scott’s Toyota Prius.

Scott reportedly jumped off the Vincent Thomas Bridge which spans San Pedro and Terminal Island around 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

His body, according to TMZ, was recovered about four hours later.

Scott also directed “Enemy of the State,” and the remake of “The Taking Of Pelham 123.”