Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death appears to be heroin related, according to investigators, though the cause of the actor’s death has not been made official. Officials confirmed Philip Seymour Hoffman dead Sunday at his New York apartment and a deadly strain of the drug as one of the operating theories. To be clear, law enforcement sources do not know any specifics about the heroin found in the Manhattan apartment where Seymour died at the age of 46. There were 10 bags found of the drug, however, eight of them empty. Here’s where it gets particularly interesting (and very scary): Authorities have been tracking a new strain of heroin that has killed dozens on the East Coast. Already in 2014, the heroin laced with fentanyl – an extremely potent drug prescribed for terminal cancer patients – has been making the deadly rounds. The strain is 100 times more powerful than morphine , according TMZ, and is so potent that it sometimes shuts down the respiratory system altogether. Sometimes called “Theraflu,” “Bud Ice” and “24K,” the heroin strain has been linked to five deaths on Long Island, 22 in Pennsylvania and 19 on Rhode Island. That’s all in January 2014. It’s become a major thing of late. We reiterate that police are not saying this is what caused Hoffman’s death, but officials say “everything’s in play” until they get results from toxicology. We’ll have those results for you when we know them. R.I.P. 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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