Philip Seymour Hoffman has died

dirkmeister

Piers Morgan has just tweeted that Philip Seymour Hoffman has been found dead in his NY apartment

He is quoting the Wall Street Journal.

aidan_walsh

http://m.europe.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304626804579358943360702878?mg=reno64-wsj

The New York Police Department is investigating, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine exact cause of death. The official said Mr. Hoffman, 46 years old, was found dead at his apartment at 35 Bethune St. in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan.

Bullseye1

Very talented actor RIP.

Eeden

Edit: re-posted the same link.

brevity

Oh this is terrible news, one of my favorite actors. RIP.

That_Guy

That's extremely sad news.

Zeek12

Dreadful news Such a fantastic actor.
RIP

Agent Coulson

RIP.

johnny_ultimate

Jesus, that's a shock. I was just reading the other day that he was lining up Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhall for his next directorial effort, was quite looking forward to seeing it

A truly special and gifted actor. His presence will be greatly missed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE2FCCZ50VU

MilanPan!c

SO SAD!

Mickeroo

That's shocking, one of the best character actors of the last 15 years. RIP.

Really rather shocked by the news about Phillip Seymour Hoffman. He's one of the most talented actors in perhaps the history of the medium and his presence alone would have me queuing for a film. Number of reports state that it was an accidental drug overdose and when found he had a string stuck in his arm. Cinema really has lost own its true greats. To think of all the great performances were going to miss out on as a result if his death.

Goldstein

He elevated everything he was in. Massive loss and tragedy. RIP

Tipsy McSwagger

Can't believe it, i'm seriously shocked and saddened by the death of one of the best actors in the world today. Gutted:(

johnny_ultimate

Moved all the posts to the dedicated thread, think this news is better served by its own topic.

Tipsy McSwagger

First time an actor has died I feel like crying.

pixelburp

Shocking news; my thoughts go to his wife & 3 children.

Truly one of the great character actors of the modern age; a magnetic presence in all his features and cinema is lesser for his passing. RIP.

TJ Mackie

My absolute favourite actor on the planet, he was peerless imo.

His roles in Magnolia, Capote, The Master etc. are all deservedly heralded, but my favourite is probably Jack Goes Boating. Brilliant performance.

I even loved him in Along Came Polly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJckGOSkTG0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzqVHXXHWfg

LuckyLloyd

Ah jaysus, dreadful. Had plenty more amazing work in him.

whupdedo

Just talking about him to a friend only an hour ago, then I read this when I logged on, genius actor r i p

Andersonisgod

Like a punch in the stomach, one of my favourite actors, the kind of actor who, if he was in a movie, I'd almost automatically watch that movie. Hugely talented individual, such a great screen presence and remarkable character actor. A great loss to movie fans but an even greater loss to his family and friends. RIP

Happyman42

Too young, very sad. RIP

safetyboy

Terrible news. and woody Allen still roams about

itac

Can't quite get my head round this news-He was bleakly brilliant in Capote, and one of the few positives in "The Boat That Rocked"-first caught him in Magnolia, and he was the kind of actor who made you forget who PSH was and believe totally in the character he was portraying. Definitely one of those actors whose name was synonymous with "watch this movie" for me. He'll be missed

PunkFreud

I recall reading a great article in praise of Hoffman, a number of years ago. The journalist argued that when you hire Tom Cruise for a movie, you get Tom Cruise; when you hire Tom Hanks, you invariably get a character similar to Hanks; but when you hire Hoffman you got a man who totally dedicates himself to the character, resulting in a totally unique portrayal, nothing like Hoffman himself.

He had great range as an actor, easily fitting into both comedy and drama. He had a great eye for a role, and you could always rely on the movies he was in to be good.

Synecdoche, New York will be altogether more poignant and far more meaningful on its next re-watch.

RIP

Up The Bare Stairs

So shocked to hear of his death on the TV a few minutes ago. A truly wonderful talent. I think the first time I remember seeing him ina movie was Boogie Nights and he just stood out on screen, even in what was a relatively small role. Really feel for his partner and three children.

adox

safetyboy wrote: »

Terrible news. and woody Allen still roams about

Wtf is that supposed to mean?

Such sad sad news. My mrs just told me a couple of minutes ago.

What a huge loss. Such a brilliant actor and screen presence.


No age at all.

jamesbondings

http://en.mediamass.net/people/philip-seymour-hoffman/deathhoax.html

I dunno what to believe at all!!

shamrock55

Never really liked him, but very sad all the same

sawdoubters

drug overdose


Hoffman, 46, was found in the bathroom of the fourth-floor

Police found what they believe to be heroin inside the apartment

Hoffman's body was discovered by a playwright who had been working with him.

A needle was found in one of the actor's arms

saffron22

One of the best actors of modern times. So young to be taken. The world has lost a legend.

efb

A great actor RIP

porsche boy

adox wrote: »

Wtf is that supposed to mean?

Such sad sad news. My mrs just told me a couple of minutes ago.

What a huge loss. Such a brilliant actor and screen presence.


No age at all.

I presume he's refering to the recent news that Woody Allens daughter has reaffirmed her statement from some years ago where she alleged Allen had abused her. In fairness when he got with his nineteen year old adopted daughter I thought he was dodgy, aparrently he was doing worse still and the investigating offices said the was probably a case to answer but no one seemed to follow up on it.

FloatingVoter

Last time I got a nasty surprise like this, it was Kurt Cobain. RIP, Mr Hoffman.

B.A._Baracus

Sky news are reporting that it was a drug overdose and that NYPD police said he was found with a needle is his arm within the apartment.


Shocking.

delbertgrady

Very sad. I don't think anyone's mentioned Almost Famous yet. I think his portrayal of Lester Bangs was shot in two or three days, when he was suffering from the flu. Superb.

e_e

My first memory of watching Hoffman was when a friend dragged me along to Along Came Polly about 10 years ago. His scenes were our only laughs in the whole film, so indicative of what a scene-stealer he’s always been. R.I.P.

sawdoubters

I've seen the needle
And the damage done
A little part of it in everyone
But every junkie's
Like a settin' sun.

LuckyLloyd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du16oP0DPao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hakQFZh8QpA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJBjD9vJJaU

Just one tremendous performance of a career stuffed with them.

Da Shins Kelly

Absolutely can't believe this. One of my favourites. One if the most talented actors of his generations. I wouldn't usually feel so sad ovr the death of a celebrity, but he was an extremely talented individual. Terrible day for film. Such a loss.

delbertgrady

"My loyalty? For twenty-four years, people have been trying to kill me! People who know how. Now do you think that's because my dad was a Greek soda pop maker? Or do you think that's because I'm an American spy? Go **** yourself, you ****ing child!"

LuckyLloyd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5LHALGus5Q

Superb understated performance in this film, really sold the part of the willy old political veteran.

eyeball kid

Very shocked over this. A very talented actor. RIP.

efb

Capote on Netflix now

Eight Ball

Don't do drugs kids

.jacksparrow.

Who???

safetyboy

Happiness and Love Liza are 2 of his best roles ever, my last post kind of reflected to the Woody Allen thing, apologies if I offended.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

awful news, he was excellent in everything I've seen him in

crazygeryy

I was sad to hear about this,then i heard how he died. Great actor. A complete waste of a life.all the good work he's done,he may as well not have done.
R.I.P

JP Liz V1

RIP a truly gifted actor


I really enjoyed his performance in MI3 too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLNUIU7AzTg

krudler

Sad news, was one of those actors that was usually the best thing in whatever film he was in, his performance in The Master was immense.

agree about MI3 too, hands down the best villain of the series