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RIP Tony Scott: Actors and Directors Remember the Legendary Director

by Nick Romano August 20, 2012 12:45 PM

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Director Tony Scott touched many lives throughout his lifetime — actors that worked with him, filmmakers that looked up to him and moviegoers that made personal connections to the characters in his films. So when news hit that Scott seemingly took his own life, the world had a difficult time comprehending the fact that the man who brought us such classic films as 'Top Gun,' 'True Romance' and 'Man on Fire' was no longer with us.

The most recent reports are saying that Scott reportedly claimed his own life after doctors diagnosed him with inoperable brain cancer. Soon afterwards it seemed that everyone from his fellow directors Ron Howard and Edgar Wright to famed actors Rosario Dawson and Samuel L. Jackson took to Twitter to express their condolences to Scott's family and friends.

Here are some highlights from the flood of reactions being sent out over Twitter.

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Joe Carnahan (@carnojoe): Tony's influence on a generation of filmmakers is colossal. There isn't a more commercially successful director who pushed the form like him

 
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Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward): No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day

 
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Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau): Such sad news about Tony Scott. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

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

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

 
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Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake): 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.

 
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edgarwright (@edgarwright): It's bittersweet to see the overwhelming praise for Tony Scott's work today. It's very much deserved, but sad he didn't hear it for himself.

 
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edgarwright (@edgarwright): I just woke up to hear about Tony Scott. Can't believe it. As I hope was evident in my work, I was big fan of his. Rest In Peace, sir.

 

(@TheHayleyAtwell): Truly sad news of Tony Scott's death. What a shock for everyone. He will no doubt be greatly missed.

 
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Rosario Dawson (@rosariodawson): Tony Scott.... You left us too soon. How terribly sad. What a lovely, kind human being you were. I will love and miss … http://say.ly/CFw40Dp

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

 
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Richard Kelly (@JRichardKelly): Working with Tony Scott was like a glorious road trip to Vegas on desert back roads, a wild man behind the wheel, grinning. I felt safe.

 
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Val Kilmer (@ValEKilmer): RIP Tony. You were the kindest film director I ever worked for. You will be missed. http://ow.ly/d5Ngo

 
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Michael Moore (@MMFlint): True Romance (written by Tarantino) did not receive the recognition it so rightly deserved (one of the decade's best films).

 
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Zachary Quinto (@ZacharyQuinto): met tony scott once. thought we would meet again. saddened by news of his passing. grateful for the work he leaves behind. peace to you sir.

 
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Michelle Rodriguez (@MRodOfficial): Tony Scott will be missed a guy like Tony was trend setter unlike most chart following sheep (cont) http://tl.gd/iuihcj

 
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Eli Roth (@eliroth): RIP Tony Scott. Never knew him but always heard nothing but great things about him and I loved his films. Terrible loss for cinema.

 
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Adam Shankman (@adammshankman): My heart stopped when I heard of the tragic death of 1 of r most inspiring directors, Tony Scott. Rest In Peace Tony. U will be missd so...

 
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Elijah Wood (@woodelijah): awful news about Tony Scott. rest in peace.

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

 
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AUSTIN NICHOLS (@AUS10NICHOLS): Tony Scott. Cinema Giant. Inspiration. Miss you, brother. I hope you're already in pre-production on your next masterpiece in the sky.

 
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Kaley Cuoco (@KaleyCuoco): Just wrapped for the night and heard about Tony Scott. Sad night for Hollywood. Wow. Thoughts and blessings to his family

 

 
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