Hollywood, Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Family Mourn The Passing Of “One Of The Greatest Actors Of A Generation”

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February 2, 2014

The shock of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s tragic passing today from an apparent heroin overdose has been writ large on Twitter this morning, with the actor’s contemporaries, colleagues and friends alike mourning and celebrating Hoffman’s life and exceptional career in equal measure.

As one of his generation’s greatest actors, Hoffman, 46 – pictured above with director Anton Corbin and A Most Wanted Man co-stars Willem Dafoe and Rachel McAdams – leaves behind a number of projects in varying stages of development, including his first lead role in a television series for Showtime’s Happyish, his second directorial effort Ezekial Moss, and the final two parts of the Hunger Games franchise – filming for which was scheduled to wrap in week’s time and in which he plays a crucial role.

More important than any film credit however is the role he played as a father to the three young children he had with costume designer Mimi O’Donnell – Cooper, 11, Tallulah, 7, and Willa, 6. His family have issued the following incredibly sad statement: “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.”

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

heartbroken and shocked. what a true loss. rest in peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman

— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) February 2, 2014

Just hearing about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Devastating. What an amazingly gifted actor. RIP

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) 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

Love you Philip Seymor Hoffman. You were an inspiration to me and working on Cold Mountain together changed my life. R.I.P. Buddy! Love

— tarynmanning (@TarynManning) 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

I’m so shocked, and so sad hearing of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death. I enjoyed playing with him on the Big… http://t.co/sW2EPKkawk

— Jeff Bridges Actor (@TheJeffBridges) February 2, 2014

the loss is real & personal when the talent is that uncommonly large. Each time he appeared in a scene your brain went to a higher ground.

— james l. brooks (@canyonjim) February 2, 2014

My heart is broken. I am empty and incredibly sad. His integrity and precision were unparalleled. RIP PSH

— wes bentley (@realwesbentley) February 2, 2014

Philip 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, 2014

Unbelievable talent. The creative community has lost a true acting genius. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman

— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) 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

sad and mad #PhilipSH #brilliant #beloved #needles #drugs #loss #waste pic.twitter.com/DcaViNUj5t

— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) February 2, 2014

Beautiful beautiful man. We have lost so much joy to something so joyless. RIP PSH.

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) 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

Philip Seymour Hoffman was such a great gift to the world. I am silenced to tears.

— Dane DeHaan (@danedehaan) 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

“Sometimes I absolutely hate this job.” — The Grim Reaper, when Philip Seymour Hoffman’s name showed up on his list.

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) February 2, 2014

I 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, 2014

great actor introspective brilliant original incredibly sad to hear the news about #phillipseymourhoffman

— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) 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

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