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August 21, 2012

Contrary to wide reports, director Tony Scott did not have an inoperable brain tumor when he jumped to his death from a Los Angeles bridge on Sunday.

"The family told us that there was no truth to the story," Chief Coroner Investigator Craig Harvey said in a statement, as excerpted on The Daily Beast.

An autopsy was completed on 68-year-old Scott -- whose film credits included Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II and the Taking of Pelham 123 -- on Monday, with toxicology and other test results still pending.

"Tony was my dear friend and I will really miss him," Tom Cruise -- whom Scott, 68, directed in the lead role of 1986's Top Gun and in 1990's Days of Thunder -- told Us Weekly in a statement Monday. "He was a creative visionary whose mark on film is immeasurable. My deepest sorrow and thoughts are with his family at this time."

The younger brother of fellow Hollywood director Ridley Scott, Tony leaves behind his wife, actress Donna Wilson, and two young sons.

He reportedly left behind a suicide note on Sunday, but its contents have yet to be revealed publicly.

This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Tony Scott Did Not Have Brain Tumor, Family Says

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@newbie thats a tough one,i hope that you had someone to talk too.

Posted by Stefani 95 August 22, 2012, 6:36 am

@ Newbie, saying prayers for you. That made me so sad to hear of what you went through . Hoping you will heal. God Bless You.

Posted by Miss Kitty~Cat August 22, 2012, 3:02 am

Such a sad thing to happen! Prayers to the family. Rest in Peace, Mr. Scott.

Posted by Miss Kitty~Cat August 22, 2012, 2:51 am

He left notes in both his car and at his office so he obviously had some reason. RIP.

Posted by goodwitch August 22, 2012, 2:23 am

That would b messed up if he was lied 2 about his condition or misdiagnosed...

Posted by Goddezzluv August 21, 2012, 11:41 pm

So sad. He was an attractive guy.

Posted by whatever00 August 21, 2012, 9:52 pm

If he did have a tumor, maybe he didnt tell his family, then when he commited suicide the doctor called police with the info. I dont know, guess it will come out

Posted by The ****** next doore August 21, 2012, 7:29 pm

R.I.P.

Posted by Coffee & Cigarettes August 21, 2012, 3:37 pm

If no tumor then why kill urself. Someone taped him jumping. Feel sorry for his family.

Posted by **DSIL** August 21, 2012, 3:33 pm

I would imagine his family would know if he had brain cancer. Given the fact that ABC News published that he had it, along with other news outlets, it had to have come from someone, even if it's not true. Maybe his family don't want people to know he had it. Who really knows what his deal is. However, outta everyone involved, I'd say his wife and/or brother would KNOW if he had it. Regardless, it really makes no difference, he obviously felt that suicide was the only way out. Some may call him a coward, but as someone who knows depression inside and out (as well as terminal illness') I won't call him a coward. A year ago I walked in on my neighbor as I hadn't seen her for a few days, and found her in her bathroom, on the floor with a knife sticking out of her neck. I've never been able to rid myself of the vision, and the guilt that I could've done something. But I've learned that even when people seem fine, they aren't always. Anyway, may he RIP and thoughts to his family.

Posted by Newbie August 21, 2012, 1:46 pm

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