Oscar-winning actor and director Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment Sunday, Feb. 2. Celebrities took to Twitter to mourn his passing.
In the building I grew up in, one year for the summer Phillip Seymour Hoffman was my camp counselor. He was known as Phil to us kids. RIP
— Donald Faison (@donald_faison) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman was one of the greatest actors of our lifetime.
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman. Unbearably, shockingly, deeply sad. Words fail to describe his life and our loss.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman. This is so unbearably sad.
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) 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
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
Love and prayers for Philip Seymour Hoffman's family. Addiction kills, I hope all who need it have access to abstinence based recovery.
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) February 2, 2014
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
heartbroken and shocked. what a true loss. rest in peace, Philip Seymour Hoffman
— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) February 2, 2014
I am incredibly saddened by the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman. I loved his versatility and energy as a performer. #RIP
— Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) February 2, 2014
Nooo! So sad about Philip Seymour Hoffman. One of those actors we all idolized. Genius character leading man. Heart goes out to his family.
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) February 2, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman was a huge inspiration to many people, rest in peace.
— Asa Butterfield (@asabfb) February 2, 2014