Director Tony Scott, who jumped off a Los Angeles bridge in an apparent suicide on Sunday, reportedly had inoperable brain cancer.

Related: Director Tony Scott Dead in Apparent Suicide

ABC News reports that a source close to the 68-year-old Top Gun director informed them of the malady. The AP reports that following Scott’s death, several notes to loved ones were found in his car, which was parked on the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Long Beach, CA, and a suicide note was later found at his office.

Scott’s spokesman, Simon Halls, said in a statement earlier today, “I can confirm that Tony Scott has passed away. The family asks that their privacy is respected at this time.”;

An autopsy is scheduled to be performed today.

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The younger brother of director Ridley Scott, Tony Scott’s credits include a range of top Hollywood blockbusters including Days of Thunder, Beverly Hills Cop II, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Man on Fire and Unstoppable.

ET Canada Update: See more star reaction to Tony’s sudden death below:

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.”;

Ron Howard: “No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day”;

Jon Favreau: “Such sad news about Tony Scott. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.”;

Michael Moore: “True Romance. The scene with Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper in a Detroit rail yard is a classic. RIP Tony Scott.”;

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.”;

Julianna Margulies: “I was so deeply saddened to hear the news today of Tony Scott’s death. I have had the pleasure of working with him for the past 4 years on The Good Wife and I couldn’t have asked for a  more wonderful producer. His kindness, intelligence and talent inspired all of us. We will miss him every day. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”;

Elizabeth Hurley: “What unbelievably sad news about Tony Scott. Such a talented film maker. I went rock climbing with him once & he was enormous fun. RIP.”;

Peter Fonda: “Wow! Such sadness. Tony Scott, brilliant film director died. Man On Fire! Great motion picture w/Denzel Washington.”;

Elijah Wood: “Awful news about Tony Scott. rest in peace.”;

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