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Stars pay tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman

February 2, 2014 / 5:58 PM EST / CBS News

Celebrities reacted with shock and sadness Sunday to news of the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Some issued statements, while others took to Twitter to express their grief.

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"No words for this. He was too great and we're too shattered," said Mike Nichols, who directed Hoffman in "Charlie Wilson's War" and in "Death of a Salesman."

Here is a sampling of some of the other reaction:

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

R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of the greatest, kindest actors who ever lived.
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) February 2, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman, Actor of Depth, Dies at 46 http://t.co/uRDfHBGhkp This still doesn't compute. Gutted.
— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) February 3, 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

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

Life is short. But it's very, very wide. Rest in peace, Phil.
— Martha Plimpton (@MarthaPlimpton) February 2, 2014

A tragedy to lose as supremely talented an actor as Philip Seymour Hoffman. An unspeakable loss for film, theatre & all who knew him. RIP
— Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) February 2, 2014

Damn,We Lost Another Great Artist. Phillip Seymour Hoffman.This Picture Is From 25TH HOUR. God Bless… http://t.co/VmIYL5576n
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) 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

Philip Seymour Hoffman -- he was the best of the best -- seems impossible that he's gone. http://t.co/gxTOXdFgcJ
— James Franco (@JamesFrancoTV) February 2, 2014

Beautiful beautiful man. We have lost so much joy to something so joyless. RIP PSH.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) February 2, 2014

Unbelievable talent. The creative community has lost a true acting genius. RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) February 2, 2014

Hollywood and Broadway in shock over death of Philip Seymour Hoffman