Hoffman's acclaimed acting career includes his Academy Award-winning performance in Capote, in addition to other notable roles in Magnolia, The Master, Moneyball and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from those in the entertainment industry and beyond.
Philip Seymour Hoffman was such a great gift to the world. I am silenced to tears.
— Dane DeHaan (@danedehaan) February 2, 2014
Phillip Seymour Hoffman was not only a genius actor but a kind, generous man RIP
— Andie MacDowell (@AndieMacDowell3) February 2, 2014
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So sad to hear about the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman. A brilliant actor. Very kind on the few occasions I met him.
— Richard Roeper (@richardroeper) February 2, 2014
So horrible. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman.
— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) February 2, 2014
Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman. You were one of the best. You're gone way too soon. #RIPPhilipSeymourHoffman
— Joel McHale (@joelmchale) February 2, 2014
R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greats of his generation.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) February 2, 2014
I have no words. You will be missed!
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman, you brought a lot of joy to a lot of people: http://t.co/y9BYIsWEaG
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) February 2, 2014
Holy crap, Philip Seymour Hoffman passes away, decades too soon. One of the towering character actors of our time. RIP PSH.
— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) February 2, 2014
rest in peace Phillip Seymour Hoffman. so so sad. you will be missed.
— Imagine Dragons (@Imaginedragons) February 2, 2014
great actor introspective brilliant original incredibly sad to hear the news about #phillipseymourhoffman
— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) February 2, 2014
Really sad story: Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman dead from a possible overdose in a Manhattan apt. So talented pic.twitter.com/0ssJX20h2W
— Al Roker (@alroker) February 2, 2014
Man. What a loss.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) February 2, 2014
Such a heavy heart.. What an awful day..
— Minka Kelly (@minkakelly) February 2, 2014
I 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, 2014
This is an awful day.
Rest In Peace Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet) February 2, 2014
"@KatyTurNBC: #BREAKING Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead from apparent overdose in #nyc apartment. @NBCNews" so sad!!!
— Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) February 2, 2014
Our 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, 2014
really bummed about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. One of my most favorite actors.
— Pete Yorn (@peteyorn) February 2, 2014
So increadibly sad to hear one of my favorite actors has passed. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman.
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) February 2, 2014
Rest in peace, PSH. Such a divine talent.
— Kate Walsh (@katewalsh) February 2, 2014
Such a tragedy about Philip Seymour Hoffman... He was such a brilliant, talented actor. A huge huge loss for the world.
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) February 2, 2014
A giant talent touched by fire. Philip Seymour Hoffman.
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) February 2, 2014
Damn! RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Was one of the great thespians..
— OMAR EPPS (@omarepps) February 2, 2014
Shocked 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
Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the greatest actors of our lifetime.
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) February 2, 2014
So saddened by the news of #PhilipSeymourHoffman passing. It's a true loss to film industry.
— Jack Osbourne (@JackOsbourne) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman. Unbearably, shockingly, deeply sad. Words fail to describe his life and our loss.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) February 2, 2014
Very sad to read of Philip Seymour Hoffman's passing. Keeping his family & friends in my thoughts.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is so unbearably sad.
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) February 2, 2014
Goodness. I never met Philip Seymour Hoffman but he sure was one of the greats. Condolences to his loved ones and all who admired his art.
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) February 2, 2014
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. You were a tremendous actor that I had always admired. Thoughts are with his friends and family.
— Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) February 2, 2014
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest and most inspiring actors of all time.
— Logan Lerman (@LoganLerman) February 2, 2014
Shocked and saddened by the news of Philip Seymour Hoffman. A great artist gone way too soon, RIP.
— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) February 2, 2014
I am so heartbroken over the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman. He will be missed.
— Betsy Brandt (@betsy_brandt) February 2, 2014
Phillip Seymour Hoffman worked & lived with truth above all. I will desperately miss his talent. pic.twitter.com/gL5rFnK17U
— Sean Astin (@SeanAstin) February 2, 2014
Just hearing about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Devastating. What an amazingly gifted actor. RIP
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) February 2, 2014
Oh no no no. Not PSH. We needed so much more from him. What a talent. RIP.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) February 2, 2014
PSH - I am genuinely shocked, saddened and speechless. A truly wonderful man, with a magical touch. My hero. Thoughts are with his family.
— Sam Claflin (@samclaflin) February 2, 2014
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. American cinema feels a tremendous loss today.
— IFC Films (@IFCFilms) February 2, 2014
We 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, 2014
R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest, kindest actors who ever lived.
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) February 2, 2014
Such 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, 2014
heartbroken and shocked. what a true loss. rest in peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) February 2, 2014
Very sad day! R.I.P. #PhillipSeymourHoffman
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) February 2, 2014
Very saddened by the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. A hugely beloved actor who will be truly missed.
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) 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
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