Oscar-winning
actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman was a versatile actor who has played everything
from a drag queen to Truman Capote, has died.
Hoffman aged 46 years old, was found unconscious in his New York
apartment at 11:15 a.m. on February 2, 2014.
According to a law enforcement official speaking to ABC News, Hoffman
was found with a hypodermic needed containing heroin, sticking out of his arm.
According
to the Associated Press, glassine envelops which contained what is believed to
be heroin were also found with his body.
All of the evidence from the apartment is being tested and points to a
probable drug overdose.
In May
of 2013, Hoffman had undergone treatment at a rehabilitation program for issues
which substance abuse, particularly heroin.
He spoke openly in the past about his struggles with drug addiction and
after being sober for more than two decades, the actor experienced a relapse
last year.
Hoffman
won Best Actor Academy Award and the Golden Globes Best Performance by an Actor
in the Motion Picture Drama for his 2005 portrayal of Truman Capote, in the
film “Capote.” He was also nominated for
three Best Supporting Actor Oscars for the movies, “The Master,” “Doubt, “and
“Charlie Wilson’s War.”
The
actor graduated with a BFA in drama from Tisch School of the Arts, New York
University, in 1989. Hoffman’s breakthrough role was in the 1997 film “Boogey
Nights and he quickly became well known for his leading and supporting roles. The actor also starred in the films
“Happiness, “Flawless,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley, “Magnolia,’ “Almost Famous,”
and “State and Main.”
More
recently Hoffman starred as Plutarch Heavensbee in the hit movies “The Hunger
Games: Catching Fire.” Hoffman had
already filmed another installment in the series, “The Hunger Games:
Mockingjay, Part I,” which is currently filming and set to be released in
November 2014.
Hoffman
leaves behind a long-term partner and three young children. His family has released the following
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 grief. Please keep Phil in
your thoughts and prayers.”
The
cause of death is currently under investigation with the exact cause of death
to be made public on Monday. The cause of death is under investigation with the
exact cause of death to be made public on Monday.
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