Tony Scott, director of such Hollywood hits as 'Top Gun', 'Days of Thunder' and 'Beverly Hills Cop II', died after jumping from a towering suspension bridge spanning Los Angeles harbour and leaving behind several notes to loved ones, authorities said.

Tributes have been paid to Top Gun director Tony Scott after he jumped to his death from a bridge in Los Angeles.

British film-maker Tony Scott, who directed blockbusters including Top Gun, Days of Thunder and Beverly Hills Cop II, has died after jumping off a bridge in Los Angeles, authorities said today.