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Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death on Super Bowl Sunday has officially been ruled “accidental” by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York. The office said that an “acute mixed drug intoxication including heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines and amphetamines” was the Oscar-winning thespian’s undoing. 21 Shocking Celebrity Deaths Open Slideshow 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman passed away at the age of 46. He was found with a needle in his arm and had a history of drug abuse. View As List 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman passed away at the age of 46. He was found with a needle in his arm and had a history of drug abuse. 2. Cory Monteith Cory Monteith was 27 years old when he passed away. He overdosed on drugs during a night of partying in Vancouver. 3. Heath Ledger Heath Ledger left us with one final, amazing performance. He earned an Oscar for his work as The Joker. 4. Paul Walker Paul Walker died in a car accident on November 30, 2013. He left behind a daughter and a burgeoning film career. 5. Gia Allemand Gia Allemand was only 29 when she died. The former Bachelor contestant took her own life. 6. James Gandolfini James Gandolfini will always be remembered as Tony Soprano. He died of a heart attack at the age of 51. 7. Amy Winehouse Amy Winehouse lived a hard life. She died of a drug overdose on July 23, 2011. 8. Gary Coleman Rest in peace, Gary Coleman. The sitcom star left this world at the age from an intercranial hemorrhage. 9. Corey Haim We lost Corey Haim to a reported drug overdose in March 2010. He is remembered for a number of roles, such as Lost Boys. 10. Brittany Murphy Brittany Murphy poses here at the 2009 Video Music Awards. She passed away at the age of 32. 11. Michael Jackson Celebrity death don’t hit the world harder than that of Michael Jackson. He was 50 years old when he passed away. 12. Tupac Shakur Tupac Shakur poses here with his mother. The rapper was gunned down at the age of 25. 13. Aaliyah The music world lost Aaliyah in 2001. She died in a plane crash. 14. Tim Russert Tim Russert was as respected as it gets in the world of journalism. He died in 2008. 15. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes was a key part of TLC. She was killed in a car accident. 16. Whitney Houston Whitney Houston passed away the night before the Grammys. She overdosed in a hotel bathtub. 17. Princess Diana Princess Diana was taken from us in 1997. The iconic figure died in a car crash. 18. Kurt Cobain Rest in peace, Kurt Cobain. The rocker committed suicide in 1997. 19. Anna Nicole Smith Anna Nicole Smith died at the young age of 39. She lived a very troubled life. 20. Biggie Smalls Biggie Smalls got caught up in the East Coast/West Coast rap war. He was killed in 1997. 21. Natasha Richardson Natasha Richardson was married to Liam Neeson at the time of her death. She passed away from a skiing accident. Hoffman, 46, was found unconscious in his Manhattan apartment at 11:15 a.m. on Feb. 2 by friend and screenwriter David Bar Katz, who called 911. Unresponsive following his apparently massive overdose of heroin, he could not be revived. Police called Philip Seymour Hoffman dead at the scene. He was expected to pick up his kids that day but didn’t show up. He and his estranged, longtime partner Mimi O’Donnell had three young children together. Police found nearly 50 envelopes branded “Ace of Spades” filled with what they believe was heroin in the NYC apartment, two law enforcement sources said. Used syringes, prescription drugs and empty bags that authorities suspect were used to hold heroin also were found in the apartment where Hoffman, 46, died. Robert Vineberg, a 57-year-old musician, was among four people arrested in Manhattan in connection with the case in the days after Hoffman’s death. Prosecutors said Vineberg, who was arrested on a felony charge, had 50 small bags of heroin as well as packaging paraphernalia in his apartment during a raid. Vineberg was found to have the actor’s phone number stored in his cell phone and is believed to be connected to the deadly heroin strain that killed Hoffman. Philip Seymour Hoffman Photos: Through the Years Open Slideshow 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman Rolling Stone Cover Philip Seymour Hoffman on the cover of Rolling Stone. R.I.P. View As List 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman Rolling Stone Cover Philip Seymour Hoffman on the cover of Rolling Stone. R.I.P. 2. 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. 3. Philip Seymour Hoffman: Capote Philip Seymour Hoffman in Capote, the role that won him an Academy Award in 2005. 4. Young Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away. The late actor was one of the best in the business. 5. Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Master Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Master, one of the late actor’s many acclaimed filmed. 6. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Doubt Philip Seymour Hoffman in Doubt. The man was an absolute master as an actor and will be forever missed. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Almost Famous Philip Seymour Hoffman in Almost Famous, one of the star’s many classic roles. 10. Eerie Philip Seymour Hoffman Photo One of the last photos of Philip Seymour Hoffman. He posed for this in the months before his death. 11. Philip Seymour Hoffman at Work Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the best actors of his, or any, time. R.I.P. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. Philip Seymour Hoffman Pic Philip Seymour Hoffman is one of the best actors alive. He’s been nominated for Oscars and Tonys. 15. Philip Seymour Hoffman on the Street Philip Seymour Hoffman will be missed. The actor was one of the all-time greats. 16. Philip Seymour Hoffman in Boogie Nights A photo of Philip Seymour Hoffman in Boogie Nights, one of his many memorable roles. 17. 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. 18. R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away. The late actor was just 46 years old. 19. 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. Hoffman, who was nominated for Academy Awards four times, won the Oscar for best actor in 2006 for his portrayal of writer Truman Capote in Capote . He also earned Academy Award nominations for roles in Charlie Wilson’s War, Doubt , and The Master , three of his many memorable screen performances. R.I.P.  

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Philip Seymour Hoffman Cause of Death: Massive Overdose of Heroin, Cocaine & Other Drugs