Family, Celebs React To Sudden Death Of Philip Seymour Hoffman
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The family of Philip Seymour Hoffman Sunday expressed their shock and grief over the untimely passing of the award-winning actor.
"We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Phil and appreciate the outpouring of love and support we have received from everyone," Hoffman's family said in a statement released shortly before noon.
"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," the statement read.
Survived by longtime partner Mimi O'Donnell and their three children, the 46-year-old actor was found dead in his Greenwich Village home in New York City, according to the Associated Press. His cause of death was not immediately known.
But news of Hoffman's death broke shortly after 10:30 a.m., causing dozens of celebrities to express their grief on Twitter. Below are just a handful of tweets:
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
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 (@TheJeffBridges) February 2, 2014
"The only thing ordinary about this extraordinary actor was how he died.
— New York Magazine (@NYMag) February 2, 2014
For that, you curse." http://t.co/DFjbh1PfTq
R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greats of his generation.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) 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
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
Saddened by Philip Seymour Hoffman's tragic and untimely passing. Today New York mourns the loss of one of stage and screen's greats.
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) February 2, 2014
My heart goes out to Philip Seymour Hoffman, his family and friends. Such a sad end to such a talented man. I'm thankful for his art. RIP
— Gabby Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) 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
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I'm feeling about the loss of an acting genius and friend.Rest in peace Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Courtney Love Cobain (@Courtney) February 2, 2014
Oh man- so sad to hear about Philip Seymour Hoffman. What a tremendous talent.
— Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) 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
Philip Seymour Hoffman has died? Devastated. By far one of the best actors of this generation. #rip
— Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman passed?! This can't be happening. RIP. What a loss of a power house actor. So sad.
— Bryan Greenberg (@bryangreenberg) February 2, 2014
Such shocking & sad news.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 2, 2014
RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest actors of a generation and a sweet, funny & humble man.
R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest, kindest actors who ever lived.
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) 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 (@samclaflin) February 2, 2014
Screen Actors Guild President Ken Howard released a statement which read, in part: "He was an extraordinary actor with tremendous range and the gift of fully and deeply realizing his amazing characters in films from `Magnolia' and `Capote' to `Charlie Wilson's War' and `Doubt.' He was such a great talent and his loss is just deeply sad. On behalf of his fellow actors and all members of SAG-AFTRA, our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends."
Hoffman was nominated for seven SAG Awards and four Academy Awards. He won SAG's award for best male actor for his role as Truman Capote in the 2005 film, "Capote," a part that also earned him an Oscar for best lead actor.
"Oh my god, sad, very sad," said Hader Nagesh, one of many fans in Hollywood who expressed shock and sadness about Hoffman's death.
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