On Tuesday, Los Angeles County coroner's office said that the investigation into the death of "Top Gun" director, Tony Scott might take as long as weeks. Authorities say that they are still lacking on evidence to determine whether the cause for Scott's jumping off the bridge had anything to do with reports of incurable brain cancer.
A preliminary autopsy was conducted on Monday according to authorities, who are still waiting for results from various other tests, including a drug test.
Police, however, confirm to People Magazine, that a suicide was discovered in Scott's office in addition to a list of contacts in his black Toyota Prius. L.A. Coroner Assistant Chief Ed Winter confirms there was "a note in his car with some contact names on it. ... Sometime later, some of his friends located a suicide note at his office," as reported on people.com.
On Sunday, Scott was pronounced dead after jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles. The British director was 68.
According to the Los Angeles County coroner's officials, Scott was seen climbing on the bridge that connects San Pedro, Los Angeles with the Terminal Island "without hesitation" according to the Contra Costatimes at 12.30 on Sunday. Several people dialed 911 to report the jump.
Simon Halls, Spokesman of the Director released a statement to the New York Times saying, "I can confirm that Tony Scott has passed away. The family asks that their privacy is respected at this time."
Throughout his career span, Scott has delivered some blockbuster hits including the iconic "Top Gun" in 1986 starring Tom Cruise, which was the top grossing movie of that year making a whopping $176 million. In addition Scott can be accredited to movies like "Days of Thunder" (1990), "Beverly Hills Cops II" (1987), "The Taking of Pelham 123"(2009), "Crimson Tide" (1995) and "The Unstoppable" (2010).
Scott was also executive producer of hit TV shows such as "The Good Wife" (2009-2012) and "Number3s" (2009-2010).
Scott is the younger brother of Sir Ridley Scott, famed movie director of films such as "Gladiator" (2000), "American Gangster" (2007) and most recently "Prometheus" (2012).
