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Tony Scott dead at 68, celebrities react

By Camille Mann

August 20, 2012 / 12:35 PM EDT / CBS News

Oct. 26, 2010 file photo shows director Tony Scott arriving at premiere of "Unstoppable," in L.A. AP Photo/Gus Ruelas

(CBS News) Filmmaker Tony Scott's apparent suicide has caused some of his Hollywood collaborators and friends to reach out via Twitter to express their grief over his death.

Scott died Sunday after jumping off of the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles, authorities said. The 68-year-old's death was being investigated as a suicide.

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Scott, who directed "Top Gun," "Days of Thunder" and "Enemy of the State," was highly regarded in Hollywood and many of his peers have taken to Twitter to express their sentiments.

No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day
-- Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) August 20, 2012

Tony Scott. Damn. Great knowing you, buddy. Thanks for the inspiration, advice, encouragement, and the decades of great entertainment.
-- Robert Rodriguez (@Rodriguez) August 20, 2012

I am so shocked & completely saddened over hearing that Tony Scott passed away today. He was such an amazing spirit, full of life & passion.
-- Mena Suvari (@mena13suvari) August 20, 2012

I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him & cherish the beautiful memories I have of him buzzing around the set.
-- Mena Suvari (@mena13suvari) August 20, 2012

RIP Tony. You were the kindest film director I ever worked for. You will be missed. ow.ly/d5Ngo
-- Val Kilmer (@ValEKilmer) August 20, 2012

"I make a movie because it's something that inspires me" ~ Tony Scott 6/21/44 - 8/19/12 Your movies inspired me..
-- Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 20, 2012

True Romance. The scene with Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper in a Detroit railyard is a classic. RIP Tony Scott.
-- Michael Moore (@MMFlint) August 20, 2012

So sad to hear the news about Tony Scott. His movies made growing up more fun for me. My prayers and condolences to the Scott family.
-- Justin Timberlake(@jtimberlake) August 20, 2012

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