Top Gun director Tony Scott—whose prolific, decades-long Hollywood career spanned both film and television—died on Sunday afternoon after jumping off of the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro.

According to initial reports compiled by L.A. Observed, police received a 911 call about an adult male who had parked his Toyota Prius in an eastbound lane at bridge’s apex around 12:30PM, climbed an eight-to-ten-foot fence and jumped over the edge “without hesitation.” After the victim’s body was recovered from the water at about 4:30PM, Los Angeles County coroner’s office confirmed the identity as that of British-born Scott.

The Los Angeles Times reported that officials searched Scott’s Prius as well as his office and found a suicide note. Though the contents were not revealed, the article stated that health problems may have been a factor and an autopsy has been ordered today to investigate such claims.

Scott, 68, had just completed a new movie and there had been no public reports of health problems. But Los Angeles County Coroner’s officials said Monday’s planned autopsy will look for signs of a serious health problem and that that is part of the investigation’s focus.

ABC News reported that Scott suffered from brain cancer. Craig Harvey, a chief at the coroner’s office, said authorities have heard that and other reports and are looking into them. He stressed, however, that the coroner has not formed any conclusions about what led to Scott’s death.

The Vincent Thomas Bridge is a mile-long suspension bridge that connects San Pedro to Terminal Island. It is the highest and longest of two bridges that connects Long Beach to San Pedro and its roadway at its highest point, sits 185 feet over the water. 

Scott, the brother of another Hollywood director, Ridley Scott, had just finished filming a movie with Christian Bale that is due out next year. He is survived by his third wife, Donna Wilson, and their twin sons.