Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s death on Sunday has left Hollywood shocked and saddened. Tons of celebrities have already taken to Twitter to react to the beloved actor’s passing, and now his Hunger Games family is making a statement, as well. Hoffman had nearly completed filming his role as Head Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee for the two-part Hunger Games conclusion, Mockingjay. On Sunday, director Francis Lawrence and The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins spoke on behalf of the film’s cast and crew, saying: “Words cannot convey the devastating loss we are all feeling right now. Philip was a wonderful person and an exceptional talent, and our hearts are breaking.” “Our deepest condolences go out to his family.” Hunger Games ‘ production company, Lionsgate Films also made a statement: “Philip Seymour Hoffman was a singular talent and one of the most gifted actors of our generation.” “We’re very fortunate that he graced our Hunger Games family. Losing him in his prime is a tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Philip’s family.” Hoffman died of an apparent drug overdose in New York City at the age of 46. 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.
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The Hunger Games Cast Mourns Philip Seymour Hoffman: "Losing Him in his Prime is a Tragedy"