This Article is From Aug 21, 2012

Hollywood reacts to the death of Tony Scott

Hollywood reacts to the death of Tony Scott

Highlights

  • With a career that spanned three decades and included hits such as Top Gun and True Romance, filmmaker Tony Scott touched many in the Hollywood community:
  • Tom Cruise: "Tony was my dear friend and I will really miss him. He was a creative visionary whose mark on film is immeasurable. My deepest sorrow and thoughts are with his family at this time."
  • Eddie Murphy "My deepest sympathies go out to Tony's family. He was a great director and wonderful collaborator. He will be deeply missed."
  • Gene Hackman: "Tony was always sensitive to the needs of an actor. We've lost a wonderful, creative talent."
  • Kevin Costner: "Tony was one of the good guys. He was a man's man who lived life as hard and as full as anyone I've ever met, but there was always a sweetness to his toughness. He was truly in love with his profession, and he is already missed."
  • Spike Lee: "Prayers And Blessings To The Family Of Fellow Director Tony Scott And Brother Ridley. God Bless You."
  • Justin Timberlake: "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."
  • Susan Sarandon: "Saddened by the death of Tony Scott. A wonderful film maker and a funny, sweet guy. My condolences to his family."
  • Ron Howard : "No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day."
  • Roger Ebert: "The death of Tony Scott is shocking and saddening. He was an inspired craftsman."
  • Simon Pegg: "So sad to hear about Tony Scott. A master of grand action, nail biting pace and atmosphere. A real loss to film making."
  • Samuel L. Jackson: "Taking a moment to reflect on Tony Scott's life & work! My sympathies to his family. Feeling the loss!"
  • Mena Suvari: "I am so shocked & completely saddened over hearing that Tony Scott passed away today. He was such an amazing spirit, full of life & passion."
  • Martha Plimpton: "So very, very sorry to hear of the death of Tony Scott. A terrible, terrible loss of a truly talented, brilliant man."
  • Robert Rodriguez: "Tony Scott. Damn. Great knowing you, buddy. Thanks for the inspiration, advice, encouragement, and the decades of great entertainment."
  • Frank Marshall: "Can't quite believe we have lost the brilliance of Tony Scott, as a filmmaker and a friend."
  • Chris Rock: — "Tony Scott director of my favorite movie man on fire. " I wish you had more time "
  • Christian Slater: "Shocking and devastating news. He was the best and will be greatly missed."
Los Angeles: With a career that spanned three decades and included hits such as Top Gun and True Romance, filmmaker Tony Scott touched many in the Hollywood community:

Tom Cruise: "Tony was my dear friend and I will really miss him. He was a creative visionary whose mark on film is immeasurable. My deepest sorrow and thoughts are with his family at this time."

Eddie Murphy "My deepest sympathies go out to Tony's family. He was a great director and wonderful collaborator. He will be deeply missed."

Gene Hackman: "Tony was always sensitive to the needs of an actor. We've lost a wonderful, creative talent."

Kevin Costner: "Tony was one of the good guys. He was a man's man who lived life as hard and as full as anyone I've ever met, but there was always a sweetness to his toughness. He was truly in love with his profession, and he is already missed."

Spike Lee: "Prayers And Blessings To The Family Of Fellow Director Tony Scott And Brother Ridley. God Bless You."

Justin Timberlake: "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."

Susan Sarandon: "Saddened by the death of Tony Scott. A wonderful film maker and a funny, sweet guy. My condolences to his family."

Ron Howard : "No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day."

Roger Ebert: "The death of Tony Scott is shocking and saddening. He was an inspired craftsman."

Simon Pegg: "So sad to hear about Tony Scott. A master of grand action, nail biting pace and atmosphere. A real loss to film making."

Samuel L. Jackson: "Taking a moment to reflect on Tony Scott's life & work! My sympathies to his family. Feeling the loss!"

Mena Suvari: "I am so shocked & completely saddened over hearing that Tony Scott passed away today. He was such an amazing spirit, full of life & passion."

Martha Plimpton: "So very, very sorry to hear of the death of Tony Scott. A terrible, terrible loss of a truly talented, brilliant man."

Robert Rodriguez: "Tony Scott. Damn. Great knowing you, buddy. Thanks for the inspiration, advice, encouragement, and the decades of great entertainment."

Frank Marshall: "Can't quite believe we have lost the brilliance of Tony Scott, as a filmmaker and a friend."

Chris Rock: -- "Tony Scott director of my favorite movie man on fire. " I wish you had more time "

Christian Slater: "Shocking and devastating news. He was the best and will be greatly missed."
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