“I got panicked for my life,” Philip Seymour Hoffman told Steve Kroft in 2006 about why he went into drug and alcohol rehab

“I got panicked for my life,” Philip Seymour Hoffman told Steve Kroft in 2006 about why he went into drug and alcohol rehab.

• Feb 2, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman: An appreciation

Critic David Edelstein on the remarkable career of one of our greatest, bravest actors

• Feb 9, 2014

Hoffman heroin overdose puts focus on dealers

Law enforcement officials tell Crimesider they've stepped up efforts to punish dealers whenever there's an overdose death, such as Philip Seymour Hoffman

• Feb 5, 2014

NYC drug suspects probed for links to Hoffman case

NYPD questioning 4 people arrested in Manhattan on possible links to fatal overdose of Philip Seymour Hoffman; autopsy complete but no official cause of death yet

• Feb 5, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman remembered in N.Y.C.

Fans gather at makeshift memorial in front of Hoffman's Manhattan apartment building

• Feb 4, 2014
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Broadway to dim lights for Philip Seymour Hoffman

The late actor was nominated for three Tony Awards throughout his career

• Feb 4, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman: Awaiting autopsy results

Famed actor is believed to have died of drug overdose but NYC medical examiner's office says autopsy results won't be in until at least Tuesday

• Feb 3, 2014

Hoffman: The 60 Minutes interview

In 2006, actor Philip Seymour Hoffman gave a candid interview to 60 Minutes about his drug use, rehab, and his approach to acting

• Feb 3, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman's death spotlights dangers of heroin addiction

Law enforcement officials believe the actor died from drug overdose, at a time when a dangerous mix of heroin and narcotic painkiller is causing many deaths

• Feb 3, 2014

Hoffman won't be replaced in "Hunger Games" films

Philip Seymour Hoffman was said to be nearly finished shooting his role as Plutarch Heavensbee; film release dates won't change

• Feb 3, 2014

Five great Philip Seymour Hoffman performances

In a medium that prizes flash, Hoffman offered the opposite in film: untidy, imperfect, shy and real

• Feb 3, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman dead at age 46

Oscar-winning actor found dead in his Manhattan apartment of suspected drug overdose; sources say needle was in his arm

• Feb 2, 2014

2006: Philip Seymour Hoffman on 60 Minutes

“I got panicked for my life,” Philip Seymour Hoffman told Steve Kroft in 2006 about why he went into drug and alcohol rehab

• Feb 2, 2014

My introduction to Philip Seymour Hoffman

In 2006, CBS News’ Jere Van Dyk was a consultant on “Charlie Wilson’s War,” where he met an eager and professional Hoffman

• Feb 2, 2014

Stars pay tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman

Colleagues and contemporaries of the late actor express their shock and sadness at his death

• Feb 2, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman 1967-2014

The actor who won an Oscar for "Capote" was found dead at his New York City home

• Feb 2, 2014
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Philip Seymour Hoffman treated for drug abuse: Report

TMZ is reporting that the "Capote" actor recently completed 10 days of treatment for a drug problem that included snorting heroin

• May 31, 2013

Philip Seymour Hoffman offered "Catching Fire" role

Oscar winner has reportedly been asked to take on the role of Plutarch Heavensbee in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"

• Jun 12, 2012

Hoffman Wins Best Actor Award

Will America Tune In When No Blockbusters Have Been Nominated?

• Mar 5, 2006

Philip Seymour Hoffman Gets Candid

Actor Talks About Getting Help For Substance Abuse

• Feb 16, 2006

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Academy Award-Winning Actor Never Turns In A Bad Performance

• Feb 1, 2006
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Oscar Time For Hoffman?

Actor Is Getting Kudos For His Work In 'Capote'

• Dec 1, 2005

Philip Seymour Hoffman's Busy Year

To Star In 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' With Dennehy; Redgrave

• Apr 4, 2003