Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead At 46

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In this Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 file photo, cast member Philip Seymour Hoffman poses at the premiere of the film "A Most Wanted Man" during the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.  (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP, File)
In this Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 file photo, cast member Philip Seymour Hoffman poses at the premiere of the film “A Most Wanted Man” during the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
(Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP, File)

Another Hollywood tragedy, as a talented actor dies of an overdose of heroin.

 (Newser) Philip Seymour Hoffman, the staggeringly talented actor who won a 2005 Academy Award for his portrayal of Truman Capote, was found dead this morning in his Manhattan apartment at the age of 46, reports theWall Street Journal. Though the medical examiner’s office has yet to release a cause of death, a heroin overdose is suspected. He was found in his bathroom by screenwriter David Katz, who, unable to get in touch with Hoffman, went to the West Village apartment. The New York Post goes further, reporting he was found with a needle still in his arm.

Police officials tell the Journal a hypodermic needle and two envelopes possibly containing heroin were recovered from the apartment. Hoffman had undergone a stint in rehab last May for snorting heroin. Hoffman had most recently starred in A Most Wanted Man, and leaves behind three children he had with longtime girlfriend Mimi O’Donnell. The New York Daily News has this statement from the family: “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Phil and appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone. This is a tragic and sudden loss and we ask that you respect our privacy during this time of grieving. Please keep Phil in your thoughts and prayers.”

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Bill Formby
10 years ago

Why, did God shoot him up? I don’t get the connection. Yeah he was a good actor but I would rather he saved Jimmy and Janis.

Jess
10 years ago

More proof there is no god.

Maggie22
10 years ago

Very sad. A great actor.

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