Just about everyone has a Tony Scott movie they can’t live without.
Several celebrities took to Twitter over the past few hours to share theirs and to mourn the loss of the director, who tragically took his own life last night.
Here’s what just a few celebrity friends and fans had to say:
Ron Howard: “No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day”
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: ├óΓé¼┬Å””I make a movie because it’s something that inspires me” ~ Tony Scott 6/21/44 – 8/19/12 Your movies inspired me..”
Chris Rock: ├óΓé¼┬Å”Tony Scott director of my favorite movie man on fire. ” I wish you had more time “”
Elijah Wood: “Awful news about Tony Scott. rest in peace.”
Duncan Jones: “Just heard about Tony Scott news. Horrible… Tony was a truly lovely man who took me under his wing & ignited my passion to make films. Awww Tony. Wish you had felt there was a way to keep going. What a sad waste. My thoughts go out to his wife and beautiful children.”
Simon Pegg: ├óΓé¼┬Å”So sad to hear about Tony Scott. A master of grand action, nail biting pace and atmosphere. A real loss to film making.”
Edgar Wright: ├óΓé¼┬Å”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.”
James Gunn: “RIP Tony Scott. Damn. He was a huge inspiration. Very sad.”
Dane Cook: “Devastated by the death of Tony Scott. Just watched True Romance 1 of my top 5 fav movies ever a few nights ago. #RIP”
Michael Rapaport: “There hasnt been 1 day since it came out that some1 doesnt say to me “I love #TrueRomance” Tony Scott was a sweet enthusiastic & lovin man”
Robert Rodriguez: “Tony Scott. Damn. Great knowing you, buddy. Thanks for the inspiration, advice, encouragement, and the decades of great entertainment.”
Samuel L. Jackson: ├óΓé¼┬Å”Taking a moment to reflect on Tony Scott’s life & work! My sympathies to his family. Feeling the loss!”
Martha Plimpton: “So very, very sorry to hear of the death of Tony Scott. A terrible, terrible loss of a truly talented, brilliant man.”
Josh Charles: “I’m deeply shocked and saddened by the news of Tony Scott’s death and my thoughts and prayers are with his family tonight.”
Adam Shankman: “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…”
Christian Slater: ├óΓé¼┬Å”Love ya Tony, always have, always will”
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