Obituary of Tony Scott

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Tony Scott

Anthony David Leighton Scott (born June 21, 1944 in North Shields, United Kingdom) was a film director, film producer, and film actor who was best known for directing the films “Top Gun” and “Man on Fire.” Tony died on August 19, 2012 and his death was reportedly because he committed suicide by jumping from a bridge. He died fairly young at age 68.

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Tony Scott Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Scott, Tony
    • Common Name: Tony Scott
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: North Shields, England
    • Birth Date: June 21, 1944
    • Age: 68 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Anthony Scott
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: 200 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Nesquik
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    Tony's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Anthony David Leighton Scott
    • Father: Francis Percy Scott
    • Mother: Elizabeth Scott
    • Brother(s):
      • Ridley Scott (born November 30, 1937-died August 19th, 2012)
      • Frank Scott
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Gerry Scott (married 1967-divorced 1974)
      • Glynis Sanders (married 1986-divorced 1987)
      • Donna W. Scott (married 1994-2012, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Frank Scott
      • Max Scott

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 19 2012 at age 68
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (jumped from a bridge)
  • Interment: cremated and his ashes were interred at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, United States

Category Tags:

Film DirectorFilm Producer Film Actor British Born on June 21st Born in 1944 Died in 2012 Died at age 68 Died from Suicide

Tony's Notable Roles:

  • Top Gun
  • Man on Fire
  • True Romance

Quotable Quotes:

"Tony may have lived an incredible life and his contributions to the film industry will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come. (V)"

"Tony Scott lived a vibrant life as a prolific filmmaker, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of cinema upon his passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Tony Scott still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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