In tragic news from the world of film today, acclaimed actor and director Philip Seymour Hoffman has died. He passed away in New York City at the age of 46. The Academy Award winner was found dead in his apartment in Manhattan this morning, according to the New York Police Department, which is investigating. The cause of death has not yet been determined, although an overdose is expected. According to TMZ, authorities found a needle in Hoffman’s arm. Philip Seymour Hoffman Photos: Through the Years Open Slideshow 1. Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor famous for both his stage and screen roles. He was found dead in his Manhattan apartment at 46 years old. View As List 1. Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman was an American actor famous for both his stage and screen roles. He was found dead in his Manhattan apartment at 46 years old. 2. Philip Seymour Hoffman: Capote Philip Seymour Hoffman in Capote, the role that won him an Academy Award in 2005. 3. Young Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away. The late actor was one of the best in the business. 4. Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Master Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Master, one of the late actor’s many acclaimed filmed. 5. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Doubt Philip Seymour Hoffman in Doubt. The man was an absolute master as an actor and will be forever missed. 6. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Charlie Wilson’s War Philip Seymour Hoffman in Charlie Wilson’s War. This man could get into character like no other. 7. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Catching Fire Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, one of his many memorable roles and one of his most recent. 8. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Almost Famous Philip Seymour Hoffman in Almost Famous, one of the star’s many classic roles. 9. Philip Seymour Hoffman at Work Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the best actors of his, or any, time. R.I.P. 10. Philip Seymour Hoffman at Catching Fire Premiere Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a key role in Catching Fire. And he poses here at the Los Angeles premiere of the film. 11. Philip Seymour Hoffman Photo Welcome to Catching Fire, Philip Seymour Hoffman. This Oscar nominee will give The Hunger Games sequel a great deal of credibility. 12. Philip Seymour Hoffman Pic Philip Seymour Hoffman is one of the best actors alive. He’s been nominated for Oscars and Tonys. 13. Philip Seymour Hoffman on the Street Philip Seymour Hoffman will be missed. The actor was one of the all-time greats. 14. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Boogie Nights A photo of Philip Seymour Hoffman in Boogie Nights, one of his many memorable roles. 15. Philip Seymour Hoffman (R.I.P.) Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death has left a huge void in the movie world. His tremendous talent will be forever missed. 16. R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away. The late actor was just 46 years old. 17. Philip Seymour Hoffman Photograph It doesn’t get much more talented than Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is one of the best actors of our generation. The New York Times is also reporting that police Investigators found a syringe in his arm and an envelope containing what is believed to be heroin. The suspected overdose hasn’t been confirmed, but Hoffman had struggled with drug problems, checking himself into rehab for heroin addiction in May. He had been clean for 23 years before relapsing in 2012. According to the Wall Street Journal , which first reported on his death, he was discovered alone in the bathroom at 11:30 a.m. in his 35 Bethune Street apartment. Hoffman won the Best Actor Academy Award and the Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture for his leading role in 2005’s Capote . A renowned and respected thespian, he was nominated for three Best Supporting Actor Oscars, for The Master, Doubt , and Charlie Wilson’s War . Hoffman was most recently seen in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire , the second installment in the blockbuster Hunger Games series adaptation. He was set to star in two more installments, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is set to come out in November, with Part 2 set for 2015. Hoffman has three children – daughters Tallulah and Willa (born in 2006 and 2008) and son Cooper (born in 2003) – with costume designer Mimi O’Donnell. Our condolences go out to them as we remember an actor who was truly one of the best of his (or any) time and the master of every role he took on. Story developing …
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Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46; Drug Overdose Suspected
