It’s quite shocking news to hear that award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead this afternoon (Sunday) in his New York City apartment.
The cause of death is from an apparent drug overdose has been confirmed by the police. Mr Hoffman was found in the apartment by a friend who had become concerned after being unable to reach him. Investigators found a syringe in his arm and, nearby, an envelope containing what appeared to be heroin.
Hoffman, 46 years old, was found dead at his apartment at 35 Bethune St. in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan. Quote from an official.
Hoffman won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2005 for his role in “Capote,” in which he portrayed the writer Truman Capote.
He had undergone treatment for drug addiction in the past and spoke in interviews about “falling off the waggon” last year after remaining clean for 23 years.
Celebrities Reactions On Twitter
Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant, talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart goes out to his loved ones.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is so unbearably sad.
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) February 2, 2014
#RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. Incredible talent. He will be missed.
— Will Ferrell (@Will___Ferrell) February 2, 2014
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. So sad. Such a great talent.
— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) February 2, 2014
Terrible news. What a nice and unbelievably talented guy.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) February 2, 2014
Phillip Seymour Hoffman was a genius, brave and sweet. Can't believe he's gone. Huge loss. My deepest sympathy for his wife and children.
— Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) February 2, 2014
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Such shocking & sad news.
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest actors of a generation and a sweet, funny & humble man.— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 2, 2014
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