Denzel Washington was stunned by director Tony Scott's suicide last year (Aug12) because they had talked about collaborating on a new project in the days before his death.

"Tony Scott was a great director, a genuine friend and it is unfathomable to think that he is now gone. He had a tremendous passion for life and for the art of filmmaking and was able to share this passion with all of us through his cinematic brilliance. My family sends their prayers and deepest condolences to the entire Scott family." Denzel Washington mourns the death of his frequent collaborator, director Tony Scott. The pair worked on five movies together, including Man on Fire and Crimson

Tony Scott's former leading stars John Travolta, Nicole Kidman and Kevin Costner have added their tributes to the tragic director following his death on Sunday (19Aug12).

The beloved director is remembered by friends, colleagues, and admirers. 

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Top Gun director Tony Scott has died in an apparent suicide. He was 68.

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