Hollywood Stars Mourn Death of Philip Seymour Hoffman
Credit: Columbia Pictures
Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman was tragically found dead earlier today at the age of 46 as the result of a presumed heroin overdose, and Hollywood is in mourning over the loss of one of the greatest actors of any generation.
Aaron Paul, Jim Carey, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Justin Timberlake, Val Kilmer, Sean Hayes, Lena Dunham, Elijah Wood, Mia Farrow, Ellen DeGeneres and many more tweeted their sadness at the profoundness of the loss, as Hoffman's skill was exceeded only by the acclaim his work received. You can read the tweets below:
WTF!!!!philip-seymour-hoffman-found-dead-in-his-apartment, a truly great actor... Gone.. I hope someone says hey whoop it's a hoax..
R.I.P— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) February 2, 2014
I see that it's not a hoax PSH is dead????condolences to his family...
.Damn— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) February 2, 2014
Dear 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, 2014
Super what? #philipseymourhoffman
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) February 2, 2014Oh what terrible news. What a talent. What a shame. #RIP
— Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) 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, 2014Sometimes, life Sharts.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 2, 2014R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest, kindest actors who ever lived.
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) February 2, 2014This truly blows. PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN has died: http://t.co/TfQrD4iDZq First noticed him in SCENT OF A WOMAN. Brilliant actor. So sad...
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) February 2, 2014RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. So sad. Such a great talent.
— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) February 2, 2014R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greats of his generation.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) February 2, 2014Beautiful beautiful man. We have lost so much joy to something so joyless. RIP PSH.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) February 2, 2014I am sad on so many levels about the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greats. Losing him this way is absolutely tragic.
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) February 2, 2014Deepest sympathies to Philip Seymour Hoffman’s family/friends. Awful news. He was already a legend in his short life. http://t.co/iJptiKMfyc
— Chris Hardwick (@nerdist) February 2, 2014Phillip Seymour Hoffman was not only a genius actor but a kind, generous man RIP
— Andie MacDowell (@AndieMacDowell3) February 2, 2014Blu day, Philip Seymour Hoffman od'd. Addiction comes fr trying to escape th pain of living. We all struggle with this but Drugs never help.
— Val Kilmer (@ValEKilmer) February 2, 2014I really loved him. I once spent an hr goin thru every one of his greatest choices with him. I was such a fan of his taste and courage. RIP
— Val Kilmer (@ValEKilmer) February 2, 2014Our acting community has lost but yet another great actor today. RIP Phillip Seymour Hoffman.My thoughts & prayers are with family & friends
— RJ Mitte (@RjMitte) February 2, 2014Such shocking, sad news - Philip Seymour Hoffman was a huge inspiration to me. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his family.
— Sean Hayes (@theseanhayes) February 2, 2014Beyond shocked and saddened to hear about Philip Seymour Hoffman's death. Such an amazing talent that will be painfully missed.
— Zachary Levi (@ZacharyLevi) February 2, 2014Very sad day! R.I.P. #PhillipSeymourHoffman
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) February 2, 2014heartbroken and shocked. what a true loss. rest in peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) February 2, 2014Philip Seymour Hoffman worked & lived with truth above all. I will desperately miss his talent. pic.twitter.com/gL5rFnK17U
— Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) February 2, 2014Philip Seymour Hoffman was a brilliant, talented man. The news this morning is shocking and sad. My heart goes out to his loved ones.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) 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, 2014I am so heartbroken over the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman. He will be missed.
— Betsy Brandt (@betsy_brandt) February 2, 2014We lost one of the greats today. Philip Seymour Hoffman RIP my friend. You will be missed always and forever.
— Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) February 2, 2014OH NO!!!!! Philip Seymour Hoffman has died. A truly kind, wonderful man and one of our greatest actors - ever
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) February 2, 2014Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman. We who marveled at each of your performances, are grateful and very very sad. http://t.co/XcbJG6CAUY
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) February 2, 2014sad and mad #PhilipSH #brilliant #beloved #needles #drugs #loss #waste pic.twitter.com/DcaViNUj5t
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) February 2, 2014Just hearing about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Devastating. What an amazingly gifted actor. RIP
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) February 2, 2014<
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In addition to his Best Actor Oscar win for 2005's Capote, Hoffman was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for 2007's Charlie Wilson's War, 2008's Doubt, and 2012's The Master. His renown also extended to the theatre, as he earned Tony nominations for 2000's True West (Best Actor in a Play), 2003's Long Day's Journey into Night (Best Featured Actor in a Play), and 2012's Death of a Salesman (Best Actor in a Play). In brief, the acting community has lost one of the true giants of the craft. Rest in Peace, Mr. Hoffman.