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A Los Angeles coroner has ruled out that brain cancer or a serious illness were the reason for filmmaker Tony Scott to jump to his death. The coroner's office said an autopsy carried out on Monday (August 20) revealed Scott had no obvious signs of a brain tumor, but more tests were needed to rule out any small traces of cancer. The disclosures add to the mystery surrounding Scott's suicide. An unconfirmed ABC News report had suggested the director had inoperable brain cancer, quoting an unidentified source. Scott, whose directorial work included "Beverly Hills Cop II," "Days of Thunder" and "Enemy of the State," was seen parking his car in the middle of a suspension bridge over Los Angeles Harbor on Sunday afternoon, before jumping nearly 200 feet into the water below. A suicide note was found in Scott's office, however its contents have not been disclosed. He was reported to be involved in developing several film projects, including a sequel to his biggest hit, "Top Gun" with Tom Cruise, which launched Scott's directing career.