Philip Seymour Hoffman: Celebrities Pay Tribute to Oscar Winning Actor on Twitter
Albert Brooks: Hoffman Was One of the Greats of a Generation
Philip Seymour Hoffman has been found dead in his New York apartment following a suspected drug overdose. He was 46.
The actor won widespread acclaim in Hollywood for his many film performances, including the Academy Award-winning role in Capote.
A celebrated star of stage and screen, he won recognition for his work in Magnolia, The Master, Moneyball and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and had appeared on stage in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman.
A three times Oscar nominee, he was also nominated for a Tony Award on three separate occasions.
Dear Philip, a beautiful, beautiful soul
His sudden death has sparked an outpouring of tributes on Twitter from the actor's friends and peers.
Filmaker and actor Albert Brooks described him as "one of the greats of a generation."
Elijah Wood said he was "heartbroken and shocked," at the news of Hoffman's sudden passing.
The Truman Show star Jim Carey described him as a "beautiful, beautiful soul" and a man of great sensitivity.
Paying tribute to the star, Ricky Gervais said he was a "sweet, humble and funny man."
The Outsiders star Ralph Macchio said it was sad to lose such a great talent to addiction.
Tha actor's family have issued a statement thanking the public and the film fraternity for their personal tributes.
R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greats of his generation.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) February 2, 2014Dear Philip, a beautiful beautiful soul. For the most sensitive among us the noise can be too much. Bless your heart. ;^{
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) February 2, 2014heartbroken and shocked. what a true loss. rest in peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) February 2, 2014Such shocking & sad news.
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest actors of a generation and a sweet, funny & humble man.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 2, 2014So brilliant channeled so many characters flawlessly. So sad and disturbing to be taken by addiction. Too soon RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Ralph Macchio (@ralphmacchio) February 2, 2014I have just heard about Phillip Seymour Hoffman, one of natures Gentlemen . Rest in peace . Love and respect.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) February 2, 2014Shocked to hear of Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s death. If you missed him as Willy Loman, you missed a Willy Loman for all time.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) February 2, 2014© Copyright IBTimes 2025. All rights reserved.
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