Top Gun movie director Tony Scott has killed himself by jumping from a bridge in Los Angeles, according to a coroner in America.
The British film-maker, 68, was seen parking his car on the Vincent Thomas Bridge and jumping into the water below at about 12:30pm local time.
His body was recovered by police from the harbour.
The death of Mr Scott, director of Hollywood blockbusters including Top Gun, Days of Thunder and Beverly Hills Cop II, is not being treated as suspicious.
US Coast Guard Lt. Jennifer Osburn told the Daily Breeze that a suicide note was found inside Mr Scott's black Toyota Prius.
Tony Scott is believed to have left a suicide note The vehicle was parked on one of the eastbound lanes of the bridge.
Mr Scott, originally from North Shields, was the younger brother of producer Ridley Scott.
Film director Duncan Jones, who directed Moon and Source Code, wrote on Twitter: "Just heard about Tony Scott news. Horrible... Tony was a truly lovely man who took me under his wing & ignited my passion to make films."
He added: "Awww Tony. Wish you had felt there was a way to keep going. What a sad waste. My thoughts go out to his wife and beautiful children."
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