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Hoffman was found in his Manhattan apartment on Sunday, apparently the victim of a self-inflicted drug overdose.
According to police, Hoffman was found on the bathroom floor of his 4th floor apartment next to 2 bags of what is believed to be heroin. A needle was in the actor’s left arm, and 8 empty glassine-type bags that were labeled “Ace of Hearts” and “Ace of Spades” (street names for the heroin) were also found in the apartment.
“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. “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.”
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Hoffman was a very versatile and gifted actor, receiving rave reviews for his portrayal of a male nurse in “Magnolia,” a movie villain in “Mission: Impossible,” and a creepy Machiavellian in “Hunger Games.” He also appeared in “Charlie Wilson’s War,” “Doubt,” and “The Master,” for which he was nominated as best supporting actor. Hoffman’s greatest professional moment was undoubtedly when he won an Academy Award as best actor for the 2005 biopic “Capote.”
Philip Seymour Hoffman was 46.
Another truly gifted artist gone too soon. Why? (the actual root cause of his addiction)? The only person who knows the answer is now gone…
…and sadly this kind of story has become all too common regarding American celebrities.
I do wonder, when I hear of someone cutting his/her own life short (by whatever means) …if in death he/she finally finds the Peace that so obviously alluded them in life?
Hopefully so.