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.<br/> <br />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.<br/> <br />The disclosures add to the mystery surrounding Scott's suicide.<br/> <br />An unconfirmed ABC News report had suggested the director had inoperable brain cancer, quoting an unidentified source.<br/> <br />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.<br/> <br />A suicide note was found in Scott's office, however its contents have not been disclosed.<br/> <br />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.
