Scott cancer rumour denied
The widow of British film director Tony Scott has denied reports that her husband had inoperable brain cancer, according to Hollywood website TMZ.
Tom Cruise pays tribute to 'dear friend' Tony Scott
The actor Tom Cruise, who starred in Top Gun, has paid tribute to the film director Tony Scott calling him a "creative visionary whose mark on film is immeasurable".
He told the US celebrity website TMZ:
"Tony was my dear friend and I will really miss him ... My deepest sorrow and thoughts are with his family at this time."
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